The new 5 yuan banknote is here. What is the difference between the new 5 yuan banknote and the old one?

According to the central bank's website on the 8th, the People's Bank of China issued an announcement that the 2020 edition of the fifth set of RMB 5 yuan banknotes will be issued from November 5, 2020. After issuance, the 2020 edition of the fifth set of RMB 5 yuan banknotes will circulate at the same value as the circulating RMB of the same denomination.

When answering questions about the issuance of the 2020 edition of the fifth set of RMB 5 yuan banknotes, the People's Bank of China pointed out that according to the overall arrangements for the RMB improvement work, in order to adapt to the development and changes in the circulation and use of RMB, improve the overall design level and anti-counterfeiting ability of RMB, and maintain the serialization of the fifth set of RMB, the People's Bank of China decided to issue the 2020 edition of the fifth set of RMB 5 yuan banknotes. On the premise of keeping the current main pattern, main color, specifications and other relevant elements of the fifth set of RMB 5 yuan banknotes unchanged, adjustments have been made to the face effects, anti-counterfeiting features and layout. Advanced anti-counterfeiting technology has been adopted to improve anti-counterfeiting capabilities and printing quality, so that the public and self-service equipment can be easily identified. At this point, the upgrade of the fifth set of RMB has been completed.

What is the difference between the pattern of the 2020 edition of the fifth set of RMB 5 yuan banknote and the current 2005 edition of the fifth set of RMB 5 yuan banknote?

The People's Bank of China said that compared with the 5 yuan banknote of the fifth series of RMB issued in 2005, the 5 yuan banknote of the fifth series of RMB issued in 2020 has optimized the structure level and effect of the banknote.

The denomination number in the middle of the front side is adjusted to the luminous and variable denomination number "5", and the local patterns in the lower left corner and upper right corner are adjusted to intaglio printing of the denomination number and intaglio printing of the pattern. Decorative patterns are added on the left side, the position of the face value number white watermark is adjusted, and the styles of the floral watermark on the left side, the horizontal number on the left side, the decorative round flower in the middle, and Mao Zedong's portrait on the right are adjusted. Cancel the central holographic magnetic window security line and the intaglio tactile line on the right.

The local patterns in the upper left and lower right corners of the back are adjusted to intaglio printing of denomination numbers and intaglio printing of patterns, and the styles of the main scene and denomination numbers are adjusted. The year on the note has been changed to "2020".

What are the improvements and upgrades in anti-counterfeiting technology and printing quality of the 2020 edition of the fifth set of RMB 5 yuan banknotes compared with the current 2005 edition of the fifth set of RMB 5 yuan banknotes?

The People's Bank of China pointed out that compared with the current 2005 edition of the fifth set of RMB 5 yuan banknotes, the anti-counterfeiting technology and printing quality of the 2020 edition of the fifth set of RMB 5 yuan banknotes have been improved in many aspects. The anti-counterfeiting technology and layout of the 2020 edition of the fifth set of RMB 5 yuan banknotes form a series with the 2019 edition of the fifth set of RMB 50 yuan, 20 yuan, 10 yuan, 1 yuan banknotes and the 2015 edition of the 100 yuan banknotes. Based on the current anti-counterfeiting technology of the fifth set of RMB 5 yuan banknotes in 2005, anti-counterfeiting features such as luminous and variable denomination numbers, intaglio printed denomination numbers and intaglio printed patterns are added, the holographic magnetic windowed security line and intaglio printed tactile line are cancelled, and a magnetic fully embedded security line is adopted. Overall, the anti-counterfeiting technology used is more advanced, the layout is more reasonable, and the overall anti-counterfeiting ability is significantly improved compared with the current 2005 edition of the fifth set of RMB 5 yuan banknotes.

Luminous and variable denomination numbers

Optically variable ink technology is an advanced anti-counterfeiting technology recognized in the international banknote printing field and is easy for the public to identify. The 2020 edition of the fifth set of RMB 5 banknotes has a luminous and variable denomination number printed in the middle of the front side. When you change the angle of observation of the banknote, the color of the denomination number "5" changes between gold and green, and a bright light band can be seen rolling up and down.