Second (2005) Edition
The 2005 edition was introduced on August 31, 2005, with the following banknotes and coin affected:
- banknotes: ¥5, ¥10, ¥20, ¥50, ¥100
- coins: ¥0.1, ¥0.5, ¥1
There is no difference in the basic color and design between the banknotes of the 1999 and 2005 edition. However, new security (anti-counterfeit) features are added in the 2005 edition that distinguishes the two. The differences as compared to the 1999 edition are:
- Dated 2005
- The currency number at the bottom of the reverse is added with “YUAN” indicating the pinyin of the unit (圓) in Chinese language.
- Added a EURion constellation to avoid computer-aided counterfeit
- Removal of fiber threads
- Removal of the second serial number on ¥50 and ¥100
- More raised ink printing (on the right side of obverse)
- Move of registration
The material of the new ¥0.1 coin is stainless steel, rather than duralumin (an aluminum alloy).
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