Celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake with this official legal tender commemorative banknote issued by the People’s Bank of China. This 2025 "Yi Si" (乙巳) note is a masterpiece of modern numismatic art, combining folk tradition with high-security printing technology.

Design Highlights:

• Obverse: Features a magnificent, colorful snake designed in the style of traditional Chinese folk art and paper-cutting. The snake is adorned with peony and lotus patterns, symbolizing wisdom, wealth, and elegance.

• Reverse: Depicts a heartwarming scene of children celebrating the Lunar New Year (Spring Festival), engaging in traditional customs like hanging scrolls. The background features a traditional Chinese courtyard house under a soft pink sky.

• Security & Material: Printed on an advanced hybrid substrate. It includes a large transparent window at the bottom with a decorative lantern design, a color-shifting "20" denomination, and intricate micro-patterning throughout.

Specifications:

• Year of Issue: 2025

• Face Value: 20 Yuan

• Condition: Gem Uncirculated (UNC) — Pristine condition with sharp corners and original luster.

• Series: Chinese Zodiac (Lunar) Commemorative Series

• Dimensions: Standard commemorative size (approx. 145 x 70 mm