China issues commemorative coins for Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 70th anniversary

This photo taken on Sept. 19, 2025 shows a set of commemorative coins to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

The People's Bank of China on Friday issued a set of gold and silver commemorative coins to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China.

The set, which consists of one gold coin and one silver coin, is legal tender in China. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

This photo taken on Sept. 19, 2025 shows a set of commemorative coins to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

The People's Bank of China on Friday issued a set of gold and silver commemorative coins to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China.

The set, which consists of one gold coin and one silver coin, is legal tender in China. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

This photo taken on Sept. 19, 2025 shows a set of commemorative coins to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

The People's Bank of China on Friday issued a set of gold and silver commemorative coins to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China.

The set, which consists of one gold coin and one silver coin, is legal tender in China. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A staffer displays a set of commemorative coins to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 19, 2025.

The People's Bank of China on Friday issued a set of gold and silver commemorative coins to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China.

The set, which consists of one gold coin and one silver coin, is legal tender in China. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)