The Golden Dragon: China’s Millennium Polymer Masterpiece

Own a pinnacle of modern currency design. Released in the year 2000 to celebrate the dawn of the new century, this 100 Yuan note is a masterpiece of polymer technology and cultural symbolism. It captures the spirit of the "Year of the Dragon," a symbol of power, luck, and prosperity in Chinese heritage.

Historic & Design Highlights:

• Obverse (Front): Features a magnificent soaring Golden Dragon, a design inspired by the "Nine-Dragon Wall" in the Forbidden City. The dragon is rendered in stunning orange and gold tones, surrounded by a complex "fire cloud" pattern.

• Reverse (Back): Showcases the China Millennium Monument in Beijing, a sprawling architectural site built to welcome the year 2000. Above it, flying Dunhuang Apsaras (celestial beings) represent the fusion of ancient culture with modern progress.

• Polymer Innovation: As China's first polymer note, it features a unique clear window in the shape of a cloud-head (Ruyi) containing a laser-etched image of the Temple of Heaven.

• Exceptional Quality: The 68 Superb Gem UNC grade is an elite designation. It indicates the note has exceptional centering, pristine surfaces, and the EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) status confirms the polymer remains in its original, perfectly preserved state.

Item Details:

• Issuer: People's Bank of China.

• Denomination: 100 Yuan (壹佰圆).

• Date: 2000.

• Pick Number: P-902.

• Serial Number: J 06060523.

• Grading: PMG 68 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ.

Collector's Perspective: The "Dragon Note" is a "must-have" for collectors of Chinese currency. Because of the cultural significance of the dragon and the millennial milestone, these notes have seen aggressive appreciation over the last two decades. A PMG 68 example is statistically rare; it is far superior to the average uncirculated note and represents the highest standard of visual appeal.