The design of the Chinese characters “吉祥” (Auspiciousness), against traditional Chinese auspicious patterns, the title of PRC and the year date.
Obverse script
Chinese
Obverse lettering
中国人民共和国
吉
祥
2021 (Translation: People’s Republic of China Auspiciousness 2021)
Reverse description
A cat and a butterfly, the Chinese idiom “mei yi yan nian” (a cheerful and optimistic mind brings longevity) implying good health and longevity,and the face value.
Reverse script
Chinese
Reverse lettering
美意延年
30元 (Translation: A cheerful and optimistic mind brings longevity 30 Yuan)