China to issue commemorative coins for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics (7)

Photo shows the opposite side of a 15-gram silver commemorative coin. It has a face value of 5 yuan.

A new set of gold, silver and copper alloy commemorative coins for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing will be issued on Oct. 26, according to the People's Bank of China.

The set consists of four gold coins, six silver coins and two copper alloy commemorative coins, all legal tender.

All the gold and silver coins will feature the official emblem of the Beijing 2022 Games on the front side, decorated with designs of the Great Wall and snowflakes. All the copper alloy coins will feature the official emblem of the Beijing 2022 Games on the front side, decorated with designs of the Olympic venues in Beijing, the Great Wall and snowy mountains.

The opposite side is inscribed with different images in addition to the coin denominations, as well as featuring various Winter Olympic elements and sporting event symbols.