New coins and notes issued to mark 70th anniversary of RMB

China's central bank on Friday started issuing a set of commemorative coins and notes to mark the 70th anniversary of the issuance of Renminbi (RMB).

The obverse of a 5-gram gold coin with a face value of 80 yuan, which is set to be issued by the People's Bank of China, the central bank, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the issuance of Renminbi (RMB). [Photo: Chinanews.com]

The set comprises one gold coin, two silver ones and a new RMB note, according to the People's Bank of China.

The reverse of a 5-gram gold coin with a face value of 80 yuan, which is set to be issued by the People's Bank of China, the central bank, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the issuance of Renminbi (RMB). [Photo: Chinanews.com]

The gold coin, weighing 5 grams with a face value of 80 yuan (11.5USD), has its obverse featuring China's national emblem, with its reverse includes various designs including the former site of the People's Bank of China.

The obverse of a 1-kilogram silver coin with a face value of 300 yuan, which is set to be issued by the People's Bank of China, the central bank to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the issuance of Renminbi (RMB). [Photo: Chinanews.com]

30,000 gold coins will reportedly be issued, with a total of 63,000 silver coins to be issued with the face values of 300 and 5 yuan.

A photo shows the obverse of a 15-gram silver coin with a face value of 5 yuan which is set to be issued by the People's Bank of China, the central bank, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the issuance of Renminbi (RMB). [Photo: Chinanews.com]

Produced by Shenzhen Guobao Mint, the coins will be distributed by the China Gold Coin Incorporation.

The obverse of a commemorative note with a face value of 50 yuan, which is set to be issued by the People's Bank of China, the central bank, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the issuance of Renminbi (RMB). [Photo: Chinanews.com]

Along with the coins, a commemorative note with a face value of 50 yuan will also be issued starting December 28.

A photo shows the reverse of a commemorative note with a face value of 50 yuan, which is set to be issued by the People's Bank of China, the central bank, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the issuance of Renminbi (RMB). [Photo: Chinanews.com]