Green Theme for China’s Olympic Commemorative Coins

The Peoples Bank of China has issued 12 commemorative coins for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, which take place 4-20 February.

They include a set of 10 coins – four gold and six silver – as well as a set of two copper alloy coins, ranging in value from 10,000 to 5 yuan. All are legal tender.

According to China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation (CBPM), who produced the coins, the environment is one of the core concepts of these Olympics, with the design and manufacture of the coins focusing on the Olympic concept of ‘green, sharing, openness and integrity’.

All coins feature the official emblem of the 24th Winter Olympics on the front, together with images of the Great Wall of China and snowflakes. In addition, the coins feature a representation in the foreground of the national speed skating hall – known as the ‘Ice Ribbon’ – which is a landmark venue of the Games.