China’s space currency

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China’s first lunar orbiter and moon rover, first satellite and first crewed spacecraft to dock to a space lab are featured on newly-issued currency. The coin and banknote set commemorates more than 45 years of Chinese spaceflight achievements. The money is legal tender (yuan) but is not intended as a collectible.

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