This 1 Yuan banknote, issued by the People's Bank of China in 1999, features a portrait of Mao Zedong on the obverse and the "Three Pools Mirroring the Moon" scene on the reverse. Made of paper, this rectangular note includes detailed multilingual text and security features.

Specifications:

• Issuer: People's Bank of China
• Period: People's Republic (1949-present)
• Value: 1 Yuan (1元, 壹圓) (1 CNY = EUR 0.13)
• Year of Issue: 1999
• Material: Paper
• Dimensions: 131 × 63 mm
• Shape: Rectangular

Obverse:

Features a portrait of Mao Zedong (26 December 1893 – 9 September 1976) and the coat of arms of China. Includes the text "壹圆" (One Yuan) and additional lettering in Chinese and Latin scripts.

Reverse:

Depicts the "Three Pools Mirroring the Moon" scene from West Lake in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Includes lettering in multiple scripts: Chinese (simplified), Latin, Mongolian, Manchu, and Tibetan.

"ZHONGGUO RENMIN YINHANG" (Translation: People's Bank of China) and "1999年" (Year 1999).

Watermark:

Features an orchid flower as a watermark for enhanced security.

Interesting Facts:

The "Three Pools Mirroring the Moon" is one of the most famous scenic attractions of West Lake, representing Chinese cultural and natural heritage.