China launches first special-shaped commemorative coin
The first special-shaped common commemorative coin since the founding of New China (1949), the Taishan coin, was issued on November 28, 2019. /VCG Photo

The first special-shaped common commemorative coin since the founding of New China (1949), the Taishan coin, was issued on November 28, 2019. /VCG Photo

The back of the coin features Taishan, including Taishan pine and cypress, Taishan stone carving, with a face value of 5 yuan and a circulation of 120 million pieces. /VCG Photo

The back of the coin features Taishan, including Taishan pine and cypress, Taishan stone carving, with a face value of 5 yuan and a circulation of 120 million pieces. /VCG Photo

At the same time, the Taishan coin is the leading coin of the world cultural and natural heritage commemorative coin series. /VCG Photo

At the same time, the Taishan coin is the leading coin of the world cultural and natural heritage commemorative coin series. /VCG Photo

People are seen lining up at banks, waiting to get the precious coins. /VCG Photo

People are seen lining up at banks, waiting to get the precious coins. /VCG Photo