Bank of China proposes a wide range of commemorative notes, including:
- 10-Yuan Redeemable Notes Bearing the Portrait of Emperor Huang Di
- Copper Cash Notes (1918)
- Copper Coin Notes (1919)
- Fengtian Silver Dollar Notes (1925)
- Five-Yuan National Currency Notes of Places (1918)
- Five-Yuan Redeemable Notes Bearing the Portrait of Emperor Huang Di
- Five-Yuan Redeemable Notes Bearing the Portrait of Li Hongzhang
- Fractional Notes of Legal Tender
- Fractional Notes of Legal Tender(1941)
- Fractional Redeemable Notes (1917)
- GPB Notes Substituted for BOC Notes
- Hong Kong Notes
- Legal Tender Notes (1941)
- Legal Tender Notes Bearing the Portrait of Liao Zhongkai (1939)
- Legal Tender Notes Bearing the Portrait of Sun Yat-sen (1936-1937)
- Legal Tender Notes Bearing the Portrait of Sun Yat-sen (1940)
- Legal Tender Notes Bearing the Portrait of Sun Yat-sen (1941)
- Legal Tender Notes Bearing the Portrait of Sun Yat-sen (1942)
- Legal Tender Notes Substituted for Hong Kong Currency (1941)
- Legal Tender Notes(1942)
- Macau Notes
- Nanking Notes (1912)
- National Currency Fractional Notes of Harbin (1918)
- National Currency Notes of Places (1918)
- National Currency Notes of Shandong (1934-1935)
- National Currency Notes of Shanghai (1918)
- National Currency Notes of Shanghai (1925)
- National Currency Notes of Shanghai with the Design of Temple of Heaven and the Portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen (1935)
- National Currency Notes of the Northeast and Harbin (1919)
- National Currency Notes of Tianjin (1931 to 1935)
- National Currency Notes of Xiamen (1930)
- Olympic Commemorative Notes
- One-Yuan National Currency Notes of Places (1918)
- One-Yuan Redeemable Notes Bearing the Portrait of Emperor Huang Di
- One-Yuan Redeemable Notes Bearing the Portrait of Li Hongzhang
- Redeemable Notes Bearing the Portrait of Emperor Huang Di (1912)
- Redeemable Notes Bearing the Portrait of Emperor Huang Di (1913)
- Redeemable Notes Bearing the Portrait of Li Hongzhang (1912)
- Redeemable Notes Bearing the Portrait of Li Hongzhang (1914)
- Redeemable Notes Bearing the Portrait of Li Yuanhong (1917)
- Redeemable Notes Bearing the Portrait of Yuan Shikai (1914)
- Redeemable Notes of Tianjin (1917 to 1918)
- Subsidiary Silver Coin Notes (1914)
- Subsidiary Silver Coin Notes Bearing the Portrait of Emperor Huang Di (1915)
- Ten-Yuan National Currency Notes of Places (1918)
- Ten-Yuan Redeemable Notes Bearing the Portrait of Li Hongzhang
- The Portrait of Li Hongzhang Beijing Notes (1913)、Republican Commemorative Redeemable Note
You can find the full information about these Bank of China commemorative notes at the bank's site and order them at specialized websites, like eBay.
100th Anniversary Commemorative Banknote (2012)
In February 2012, BOC released a MOP100 commemorative banknote to mark its centenary. The front features the Bank of China Head Office Building, designed by renowned architect Ieoh Ming Pei, alongside the Great Wall and the 1912 founding press release. The note's gold tint and the prominent "100" in Chinese calligraphy underscore the centennial theme.
Chinese Zodiac New Year Series
BOC's Macau branch has issued a series of Chinese Zodiac New Year commemorative banknotes, each year highlighting a different zodiac animal through traditional Chinese paper-cut art. These notes are predominantly red, symbolizing joy and auspiciousness, and often include a red couplet with the character "Fu," representing good fortune during the Spring Festival.
Olympic and National Celebrations
BOC has also commemorated major events like the 24th Winter Olympic Games and the 20th Anniversary of Macau's Return to the Motherland with special edition banknotes. These notes celebrate China's achievements and milestones, further solidifying BOC's role in national heritage.
Collectibility and Availability
These commemorative banknotes are typically available at designated BOC branches and are often issued in limited quantities. Collectors and enthusiasts can acquire them through official channels or reputable dealers. The notes' unique designs and limited circulation make them valuable additions to any collection.