Chinese Central Bank Issues Commemorative Coins for Long Marchs 90th Anniversary
The Chinese Central Bank has released gold and silver coins to mark the 90th anniversary of the Long March victory.
Beijing, October 22 (Daily Kiran) : The People’s Bank of China unveiled a special set of gold and silver commemorative coins on October 22, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army during the Long March. This set includes two coins: one made of gold and the other of silver, both recognized as legal tender in the People’s Republic of China.
The coins feature the national emblem of the People’s Republic of China, along with the country’s name and the year of issuance. The gold coin, weighing 8 grams, showcases a pentagram star, a sickle and hammer, rays of light, and a depiction of the Red Army traversing snowy mountains and grasslands. Inscribed on this coin are the phrases “90th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army’s Long March,” “1936-2026,” and its denomination. The maximum mintage for this coin is set at 10,000 pieces.
The silver coin, weighing 30 grams, illustrates scenes from the Long March to Northern Shaanxi and the pagoda hill at Yenan. It also bears the inscriptions “90th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army’s Long March,” “1936-2026,” and its value. The maximum mintage for the silver coin is capped at 20,000 pieces.
This release not only commemorates a significant historical event but also serves as a collectible for enthusiasts and historians alike.
