Commemorative coins, banknotes to celebrate 2024 start to exchange

A staff member shows commemorative coins and banknotes in celebration of the year 2024 at a branch of China Construction Bank (CCB) in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 9, 2024. A copper alloy coin and a banknote issued by China's central bank in celebration of the year 2024 started to exchange on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

A citizen exchanges commemorative banknotes in celebration of the year 2024 at a branch of China Construction Bank (CCB) in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 9, 2024. A copper alloy coin and a banknote issued by China's central bank in celebration of the year 2024 started to exchange on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

This photo taken on Jan. 9, 2024 shows commemorative banknotes in celebration of the year 2024 in Beijing, capital of China. A copper alloy coin and a banknote issued by China's central bank in celebration of the year 2024 started to exchange on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

This file photo shows commemorative coins issued by China's central bank to celebrate the year 2024. A copper alloy coin and a banknote issued by China's central bank in celebration of the year 2024 started to exchange on Tuesday. (China Banknote Printing and Minting/Handout via Xinhua)

A citizen shows newly exchanged commemorative coins and banknotes in celebration of the year 2024 at a branch of China Construction Bank (CCB) in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 9, 2024. A copper alloy coin and a banknote issued by China's central bank in celebration of the year 2024 started to exchange on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Li Xin)