〔2009〕No. 17

The People’s Bank of China is to issue a silver commemorative coin for Beijing International Coin Exposition 2009 on October 15, 2009, which is the legal tender of the People’s Republic of China.

I. Design of the coin

 i. obverse design

The obverse of the coin features the dots symbolizing the coin, the ornamental lines and the emblem of Beijing International Coin Exposition 2009, the title of the People’s Republic of China and the year date.

ii. reverse design

The reverse depicts the currency in Han dynasty of China and Sassanian with the background of rectangular-hole pattern, Chinese and English words of “Beijing International Coin Exposition” and the face value.

II. Specifications and mintage of the coin

The silver commemorative coin is proof in quality, 10 Yuan in face value, 40 mm in diameter, 99.9% in fineness and contains one troy ounce of pure silver. The total mintage is 30,000 pieces.

III. The silver commemorative coin is minted by Shenzhen Guobao Mint and solely distributed by China Gold Coin Incorporation.

The People’s Bank of China

September 29, 2009

Face value	Metal	Fineness	Quality	Weight	Shape	Diameter	Total Mintage
10Yuan	silver	99.9%	proof	1oz	round	40mm	30,000 pieces
Obverse	The dots symbolizing the coin, the ornamental lines and the emblem of Beijing International Coin Exposition 2009, the title of the People’s Republic of China and the year date.
Reverse	The reverse depicts the currency in Han dynasty of China and Sassanian with the background of rectangular-hole pattern, Chinese and English words of “Beijing International Coin Exposition” and the face value.