第三套人民幣于1962年4月20日開始發行，到1974年1月5日全套各面額發行齊全，前后歷經12年時間。這套紙幣全套共計1、2、5角，1、2、5、10元七種面額，含9種基本版別（一角券有3種基本版別）的紙幣。
The third set of RMB was issued from April 20, 1962 to January 5, 1974. This set of banknotes is 1, 2, 5 jiao, 7 denominations of 1, 2, 5 and 10 yuan, including 9 basic types of notes (there are 3 basic types of dime notes).
為了實現全面自力更生，使人民幣紙幣完全國產化，并且出于不斷更新換版，預防敵對勢力偽造的考慮，早在1955年初第二套人民幣剛發行時，中國人民銀行便著手組織規劃設計新一代人民幣紙幣設計方案。1959年1月23日，中國人民銀行總行向國務院上報了《關于更換新版人民幣的請示》；2月14日，又將新版人民幣設計畫稿的主題思想上報中央政治局審閱。周總理閱后作了十分詳細認真的批示，提出了很多修改意見。遵照總理的批示，由中央美術學院和中央工藝美術學院羅工柳、侯一民、王式廓、周令釗等專家主持，組建了包括印制系統各專業技術人員的新版人民幣紙幣設計繪制小組。經過美術專家和印刷專業技術人員的密切合作，反復修改，制訂出一套新的人民幣紙幣設計方案。
In order to achieve full self-reliance, make the RMB banknote completely localized, and in order to constantly update and change editions and prevent counterfeiting by hostile forces, as early as 1955, when the second set of RMB was issued, the people's Bank of China began to organize the planning and design of a new generation of RMB paper currency. On January 23, 1959, the head office of the people's Bank of China submitted to the State Council the "request for instructions on replacing the new version of RMB"; on February 14, it submitted the theme of the new version of the RMB design draft to the Political Bureau of the Central Committee for examination and approval. After reading, Premier Zhou made a very detailed and serious instruction and put forward a lot of amendments. In accordance with the instructions of the premier, a new RMB banknote design and drawing team was set up under the chairmanship of Luo Gongliu, Hou Yimin, Wang Shikuo and Zhou Lingzhao from the Central Academy of fine arts and the Central Academy of Arts and crafts. Through the close cooperation of art experts and printing professionals and technical personnel, a new set of RMB banknote design scheme has been worked out.
第三套人民幣可以說是整個人民幣發行體制中的中流砥柱，既沿襲了前兩套人民幣的風格，又為第四套和第五套人民幣的發行做好了準備和鋪墊。從1962年開始發行，直到2000年退出流通，可以說，中國人民對第三套人民幣是很有感情的。
The third set of RMB can be said to be the mainstay of the entire RMB issuance system. It not only follows the style of the first two sets of RMB, but also prepares and paves the way for the issuance of the fourth and fifth sets of RMB. Since the issuance began in 1962 and it was withdrawn from circulation in 2000, it can be said that the Chinese people are very emotional about the third set of RMB.
第三套人民幣不單純是價值尺度和支付與流通的作用。在這套人民幣里邊有著很深的歷史研究價值。例如，第三套人民幣的1元券，主圖案是一位英姿颯爽的女駕駛員。據說，她的原型是中國第一代女拖拉機手---梁軍。她講述了過去的故事，包括當年主席題詞的“萌芽學校”的來歷。單純的一張錢幣，背后有很多的歷史沉積。這都是值得我們去研究和回味的。
The third set of RMB is not simply the value scale and the role of payment and circulation. There is a deep historical research value in this set of RMB. For example, the third set of RMB 1 vouchers, the main pattern is a brave female driver. It is said that her prototype is the first generation of Chinese female tractor player-Liang Jun.. She tells the story of the past, including the origin of the "budding school" inscribed by the chairman of the year. A simple coin, there are many historical deposits behind. It's all worth studying and remembering.
這套人民幣是我們國家自主設計印刷的一套人民幣，承載著太多那個時代的記憶，這套紙幣經歷文化大革命，經歷上山下鄉運動，經歷土地改革。體現了建國初期民風淳樸的社會風氣，和努力建設美好家園的精神風貌。
This set of RMB is a set of RMB designed and printed by our country. It carries too many memories of that era. This set of banknotes has experienced the Cultural Revolution, experienced the movement to the countryside, and experienced land reform. It reflects the simple social atmosphere of the people in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the spirit of striving to build a beautiful home.
目前市場上品相完美的第三套人民幣其實可能已經不是很多了，就算有的話價格肯定也是不菲，第三套人民幣自1962年正式發行至2000年退出流通領域。該套紙幣誕生50年來，市場沉淀充分，深受廣大收藏愛好者熱捧。大全套完整樣票已經被國家錢幣博物館收藏，第三套人民幣是我國首次完全獨立設計、印制的首套紙幣，意義非凡！紙幣中“中國人民銀行”六字是由馬文蔚先生所書寫。票面上兩方印章分別為“行長之章”和“副行長章”。紙幣背面印有用漢語拼音、蒙古文、維吾爾文、藏文、壯文書寫的“中國人民銀行”字樣。這套幣經歷文化大革命，經歷上山下鄉運動，經歷土地改革。聚集著人們對那個年代特有的情懷，和美好回憶，凝聚著建國初期國民淳樸的社會風氣，和人們艱苦奮斗，努力開拓，建設美好家園的精神風貌。承載著人們從無到有的一個個酸甜苦辣的創業故事，正因為承載的歷史故事太多，收藏的價值也非常巨大！
At present, the third set of yuan with perfect quality on the market may not be many. Even if there are, the price is certainly not expensive. The third set of renminbi has been officially issued since 1962 until 2000. Since the birth of the set of banknotes 50 years ago, the market has been fully settled and has been deeply appreciated by collectors. The large complete set of sample tickets has been collected by the National Qianbibowuguan. The third set of RMB is the first set of banknotes designed and printed in China for the first time. It is of great significance! The word "People's Bank of China" in the banknotes was written by Mr. Mawenwei. The two seals on the face of the bill are "Chapter of the President" and "Deputy Governor Chapter." The back of the banknotes is printed with the words "People's Bank of China" written in Chinese Pinyin, Mongolian, Uighur, Tibetan, and Zhuang. This set of coins experienced the Cultural Revolution, experienced the movement to the countryside, and experienced land reform. Gathering people's unique feelings and good memories of that era, it embodies the simple social atmosphere of the people in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and people struggle hard to open up and build a beautiful home. Carrying people never have a sweet and bitter business story, because of the carrying of too many historical stories, the value of the collection is also very huge!
“第三套人民幣”是中國年代變化的生動縮影，更是一個個經典的見證。它是一座歷史豐碑，銘記時代輝煌，更是精神瑰寶，將獨立自主、自力更生的民族精神恒久流傳……
"The third set of RMB" is a vivid epitome of China's historical changes, and also a classic witness. It is a historical monument, bearing in mind the glory of the times, but also a spiritual treasure. It will forever spread the national spirit of independence and self-reliance
