40th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China Commemorative Coin 1989

Back: The main scene pattern is the Arabic numeral “40”, and the background pattern is peonies, streamers and fireworks. The words “Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Reform and Opening Up” are printed above the main scene, and the face value “10 yuan” is printed on the lower right side.

Front: Country name, era name, main entrance outside the courtyard of Zhou Enlai’s former residence in Huai’an, Jiangsu. Back: Profile sketch of Zhou Enlai and the words “100th Anniversary of Zhou Enlai’s Birth 1898–1998”

Back: The main scene pattern consists of abstract representations of eyes, leaves and the earth, expressing human beings’ concern for the natural environment on which they depend for survival. The words “Environmental Protection” are printed on the right side of the inner edge.