WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of the Treasury released 2011 lucky money on Dec. 15, to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year.
At a press conference Dec. 14 at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Treasurer of the United States, Rosie Rios, unveiled the new lucky money products Year of the Rabbit and Lucky Lion.
The Year of the Rabbit represents one of the twelve zodiac symbols associated with the Chinese Lunar Calendar. This lucky money is exquisitely designed with decorative Chinese symbolism and is packaged in a traditional red folder with gold foil. This product features an uncirculated $1 note with a serial number beginning with the auspicious number “8888.”
The Year of the Rabbit will begin on Chinese New Year, Feb. 3, 2011.
The Year of the Rabbit lucky money represents good fortune and prosperity, signifying success in the New Year. This item is sold for $5.95. Only 88,888 will be available.
The Lucky Lion features a crisp uncirculated Series 2003 $10 Federal Reserve Note with a serial number beginning with “8888.” This is the first time the BEP has issued a $10 denomination lucky money. Only 8,888 of these will be printed and each one will cost $28.88.
At a press conference Dec. 14 at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Treasurer of the United States, Rosie Rios, unveiled the new lucky money products Year of the Rabbit and Lucky Lion.
The Year of the Rabbit represents one of the twelve zodiac symbols associated with the Chinese Lunar Calendar. This lucky money is exquisitely designed with decorative Chinese symbolism and is packaged in a traditional red folder with gold foil. This product features an uncirculated $1 note with a serial number beginning with the auspicious number “8888.”
The Year of the Rabbit will begin on Chinese New Year, Feb. 3, 2011.
The Year of the Rabbit lucky money represents good fortune and prosperity, signifying success in the New Year. This item is sold for $5.95. Only 88,888 will be available.
The Lucky Lion features a crisp uncirculated Series 2003 $10 Federal Reserve Note with a serial number beginning with “8888.” This is the first time the BEP has issued a $10 denomination lucky money. Only 8,888 of these will be printed and each one will cost $28.88.
The lion is not one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Treasurer Rios explained that in Chinese culture, the lion symbolizes strength. That is why it was selected for the $10 denomination.
A member of the BEP design team, Gino Wang, told The Epoch Times that the current design combines lucky money and a greeting card. People may purchase the items to use for greetings during the holiday season.
Rios also showed the new sheet of the 2009 version of $10 Federal Reserve Note with her signature on the front. It was released on Dec. 14.
The BEP started issuing the limited edition lucky money in 2000. It has been popular as a collectible and a gift.
The items went on sale Wednesday, Dec. 15. Both products can be purchased by phone at 800-456-3408, fax 888-891-7585 (International fax 202-874-1788), DC and WCF Visitor Center Gift shops or through the BEP’s website www.moneyfactorystore.gov .
A member of the BEP design team, Gino Wang, told The Epoch Times that the current design combines lucky money and a greeting card. People may purchase the items to use for greetings during the holiday season.
Rios also showed the new sheet of the 2009 version of $10 Federal Reserve Note with her signature on the front. It was released on Dec. 14.
The BEP started issuing the limited edition lucky money in 2000. It has been popular as a collectible and a gift.
The items went on sale Wednesday, Dec. 15. Both products can be purchased by phone at 800-456-3408, fax 888-891-7585 (International fax 202-874-1788), DC and WCF Visitor Center Gift shops or through the BEP’s website www.moneyfactorystore.gov .
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