CHINA: National Unity - Ethnic Harmony Renminbi Note Group (11 Notes), 1960s-1980s

This evocative 11-note group from the People's Republic of China represents the ideological and ethnic messaging of mid-to-late 20th century Chinese currency. Featuring denominations from 1 to 10 Jiao and up to 5 Yuan, these notes prominently display side-by-side portraits of China's minority nationalities-from Miao women in ornate headwear to Mongolian and Tibetan figures-projecting the state's vision of multiethnic unity under socialism. Notably included is the vertical 10 Yuan note from the 1949 series bearing Sun Yat-sen's portrait, offering a rare visual contrast between pre-PRC nationalism and later communist iconography. The uniform decorative backgrounds, denomination bands, and intricate line work signal both artistic finesse and cultural messaging, rooted in the themes of labor, harmony, and equality.

Do You Know?
Mao-era and early Deng-era banknotes deliberately featured ethnic minorities in traditional dress as a visual assertion of national cohesion across China's vast cultural geography. These designs were not merely artistic-they reinforced the CCP's claim to unified legitimacy across all provinces.

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