China 20 Yuan Lunar Series/Snake Polymer Commemorative 2025 Banknote

20 Yuan - Year of the Snake (2025)

Features:

• Issuer: People's Republic of China
• Issuing Bank: People's Bank of China (中國人民銀行/中国人民银行)
• Issuing Regime: People's Republic (1949–present)
• Type: Circulating Commemorative Banknote
• Year: 2025
• Value: 20 Yuan 
  
• Currency: Second Rénmínbì (1955–present)
• Composition: Polymer
• Dimensions: 145 × 70 mm
• Shape: Rectangular

Commemorative Issue:

Celebrating the Year of the Snake in the Chinese Zodiac cycle, this unique banknote highlights cultural and traditional motifs.

Obverse Design:

The obverse features the National Emblem of the People's Republic of China prominently displayed in the upper left corner. A stylized snake illustration, symbolizing the zodiac year, adds a vibrant touch, with the denomination enhanced by SPARK optical effects below.

Scripts:

• Chinese (Simplified)
• Chinese (Traditional, Seal Script)

Lettering:

• 中国人民银行
• 蛇
• 20 贰拾圆
• 福 (Fú – meaning "fortune")

Reverse Design:

The reverse depicts three children joyfully hanging a Spring Festival banner, symbolizing familial harmony and celebration. The backdrop showcases traditional Shanxi-style residential houses, reflecting China’s rich architectural heritage. The text below the image includes scripts in Mongolian, Tibetan, Uyghur, and Zhang languages, emphasizing cultural diversity.

Scripts:

• Chinese (Simplified)
• Chinese (Traditional, Seal Script)
• Latin, Mongolian / Manchu, Tibetan

Additional Notes:

• This banknote is made of durable polymer, ensuring long-lasting quality and security.
• A perfect addition for collectors interested in Chinese commemorative currency, zodiac themes, or multilingual banknotes.