1, the Chinese zodiac is a chronology system symbolized by the Chinese zodiac, which is closely related to the branch chronology. It sprouted in Shang and Zhou Dynasties, matured gradually and was established in Qin and Han Dynasties. It has been widely circulated among the people for more than two thousand years, and is deeply loved and respected by the working people, and gradually affects all aspects of people's lives. Zodiac is no longer a simple symbol of chronology, but time has injected rich connotations into it, forming a unique zodiac culture in China.
2. Zodiac culture is an important part of China traditional culture, and the precious metal commemorative coins of Zodiac series are the product of the combination of this traditional culture and the characteristics of the times. The People's Bank of China began to issue precious metal commemorative coins of the zodiac series from 198 1, which was welcomed by collectors in China at home and abroad. This series of gold and silver coins not only shows the image of the zodiac, but also integrates the essence of many traditional folk cultures, enriching the characteristics of the times of the traditional zodiac culture.
3. The gold and silver coins of China Zodiac are well-known at home and abroad for their unique artistic style and national characteristics. Many of them won the World Coin Award and the China Arts and Crafts Product Hundred Flowers Award, which became an important member of the precious metal commemorative coin family in China. Gold and silver coins of the Zodiac are also one of the most important serial products in the history of precious metal commemorative coins issuance in China, and the People's Bank of China has been publicly issuing them as annual key products.
4. Tiger ranks third in the zodiac, corresponding to the "Yin" in the twelve earthly branches, and it is called "Yin Shi" from 3 am to 5 am. Tigers are fierce and tough, and are known as the king of beasts. It is a symbol of justice, courage and majesty. After a long historical evolution and development, the cultural awareness of tiger worship has become an unchangeable cultural concept of the Chinese nation.
5. In order to welcome the arrival of the Year of the Tiger in China in 2022 and inherit China's long-standing zodiac culture, the People's Bank of China issued a set of gold and silver commemorative coins for the Year of the Tiger in China in 2022+0+/kloc-0+/.