In 2025, the Ministry of Culture will further promote the Cultural Coin policy by expanding the beneficiaries to young people between the ages of 13 and 15, each of whom will be able to receive 600 points of Cultural Coins, with the hope of increasing young people's exposure to and participation in diverse arts and culture and promoting the development of the arts and cultural industry. The following is a detailed description of the eligibility criteria, distribution time and usage of the cultural coins, to help those who are eligible to receive and use the coins easily.
I. Eligibility for Cultural Coins
The Ministry of Culture (MOC) will start issuing the "Cultural Gift" in 2023 (year 112), and implement it on a regular basis in 2024 (year 113), targeting young people between the ages of 16 and 22 years old, each of whom is entitled to 1,200 points of Cultural Coins as an exclusive gift for arts and cultural consumption. 2025, the MOC will further expand the scope of the policy, and experimentally extend the Cultural Coins to the age group of 13 to 15 years old (with the date of birth between January 1 and December 1, 2010). In 2025, the Ministry of Culture further expanded the scope of the policy to include the 13 to 15 year old age group (birth date between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2012), each of whom is entitled to receive 600 points of cultural coins.
Through the Cultural Coin policy, the Ministry of Culture hopes to root culture in a younger age group, encouraging young people between the ages of 13 and 15 to be exposed to multiculturalism, and to cultivate an interest in and appreciation for the arts, performances, movies, and cultural creativity, thereby enhancing cultural literacy and promoting the development of the arts and cultural industry.
Time and method of collecting Culture Coins
-Collection Time
Starting from 8:00 a.m. on January 1, 2025, eligible youths can complete the collection process through the Culture Coin App or other designated channels.
-Collection Methods
1、 Digital Collection
-Download the "Culture Coin APP", complete registration and log in to your account.
-Click on the "Culture Gift Collection" button and enter your personal information for verification.
Upon successful verification, you will receive 600 Culture Coins, which can be used immediately for arts and culture-related purchases.
2、 Paper Application
-If you are unable to use the cell phone or APP, you can contact the Cultural Coins Customer Service Center to apply for a paper QR Code.
-Paper QR Codes can be scanned and used at partner locations and have the same function as digital CultureBucks.
-Term of Use
Cultural Coins must be used up by December 31, 2025. Any unused Cultural Coins will be invalidated automatically, so please plan the use of Cultural Coins within the deadline. Scope of use
Culture Coins can be used for a wide range of arts and cultural experiences in the following areas:
1. Arts and cultural performances and experiences
-Purchase tickets for theater, concerts, dance performances and other arts and cultural activities with Culture Currency.
-Participate in cultural experiences such as cultural lectures and workshops.
2. Movie Viewing
-Support the purchase of tickets for national films. Check the information of national films through the "HOT Events" of the Cultural Coins App and choose to pay in Cultural Coins when purchasing tickets.
-You can also use cultural currency in designated cinemas to support the development of Chinese films.
3、 Books and Publications
-Applicable to physical bookstores and related book sales outlets for purchasing books, magazines and newspaper subscriptions.
-Encourage young people to purchase extracurricular reading materials with cultural currency to enhance their interest in reading and knowledge.
4. Cultural and Creative Products and Museum Tickets
-Purchase cultural and creative crafts and souvenirs, or pay for admission fees to public museums and cultural parks.
-Examples include the National Palace Museum in Taiwan and local cultural centers.
Notes:
Not applicable:
The Cultural Coin is only applicable to arts and culture-related purchases, and does not include non-arts and culture items such as stationery, 3C products, and daily groceries. Convenience stores, supermarkets and department stores are also excluded.
Special case for remote areas:
Complex business establishments in remote areas (e.g., book and stationery stores) can be included in the cooperative base, but still focus on arts and culture consumption to ensure that the use of cultural currency is in line with the original policy intent. Cultural Coin Payment and Cooperative Electronic Payment Platforms
Culture Coin is currently cooperating with the following electronic payment platforms to facilitate payment by users online or at physical locations:
1、QuanPay
2、QuanYing+PAY
3、icash Pay
Payment method:
If the balance of CultureBuck is insufficient, payment can be completed with the above electronic payment platforms when checking out, making the payment process more flexible and convenient.
Reminders for the use of the 113-year Cultural Coin
The deadline for using the 2024 (113) Cultural Coin will expire on December 31, 2024. According to the Ministry of Culture, there are still 248,000 eligible youths who have not yet collected the Cultural Coin, so we remind everyone to collect the Coin as soon as possible so as not to miss the opportunity to use it.
Invitation Program:
The Ministry of Culture has launched a Culture Coin invitation and reward program to encourage users to invite their friends and relatives to receive Culture Coins:
-For every 2 new users you invite, you will receive 30 points.
For every 2 new users you successfully invite, you will receive 30 CultureBucks. - For every additional new user you invite, you will receive another 10 points.
-Unlimited rewards, allowing users to get more CultureBucks and enjoy more arts and culture experiences.
End of Year Program:
During the end of the year, CultureBucks can also be used to participate in various arts and cultural events around the world, such as:
-Tickets to the City Lights Festival and New Year's Eve concerts.
-Special exhibitions or festivals at public cultural parks.
Enjoy the richness of the year-end festivals with family and friends, and enjoy the excitement and fun brought by culture. Through the Cultural Coin policy, the Ministry of Culture hopes to deepen the understanding and participation of youth and young adults in culture and the arts, and further:
Promote the development of the arts and cultural industry: Increase the number of participants in arts and cultural activities, and enhance box office revenues and the vitality of the industry.
Cultivate cultural literacy: Expose the young generation to more diversified art forms through cultural currencies, and build their interest in culture and sense of identity from an early age.
Narrowing the gap between urban and rural areas: Youth in remote areas can enjoy equal access to arts and cultural resources through Cultural Coins, promoting cultural popularization.
Eligible applicants are invited to seize the time to receive the Coin and plan their own cultural journey to experience the charm of multiculturalism!
