To celebrate the upcoming Year of the Snake, the People's Bank of China (the country's central bank) has issued banknotes and coins featuring the image of a snake - the animal that symbolizes the year 2025 in Eastern culture.
Accordingly, the set of 12 coins celebrating the Year of the Snake includes 7 gold coins, 4 silver coins and 1 platinum coin. This is legal currency in China.
The obverse of the coin features the Chinese national emblem, the country's name, the year 2025, and traditional Chinese decorative motifs. The reverse features a snake, some decorative details, and the denomination.
Currently, Chinese people go to major banks to exchange cash or coins printed with the mascot of 2025.
"The coin has a very beautiful design, I feel excited. Every year I exchange commemorative coins and collect a lot of coins. Each coin has its own meaning," said Anh Gia - a resident of Beijing.
Many Chinese people, especially in the capital Beijing, have started going to banks to exchange money with the image of a snake since December 29, 2024, right before the New Year 2025 for "good luck". People in this country said they are ready to welcome a peaceful and lucky year of At Ty.
Tourists visiting China during the Lunar New Year can keep these coins as souvenirs for their trip to celebrate the Year of the Snake 2025. The first day of the Lunar New Year 2025 will fall on January 29.
