10 Yuan The Grand Canal, Tianjin

The Grand Canal section running through Tianjin was a critical northern terminus of the imperial waterway system, connecting the capital's grain supply routes to the Hai River. The 2025 silver commemorative is part of China's ongoing series honoring the canal's 2024 UNESCO recognition — though the inscription on the World Heritage List came after years of joint nomination work spanning eight provinces and municipalities.

Tianjin's canal stretch saw some of the heaviest commercial traffic in the Qing dynasty, particularly during the 18th century grain tribute shipments northward to Beijing.