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1 Dollar Terracotta army discovery
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of Fiji |
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| Year | 2024 |
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| Technique | Milled (high relief) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents the rear view of a terracotta warrior figure in high relief, whose armoured back serves as the field for the Fijian coat of arms rendered in fine detail. The coat of arms is flanked by two shield-bearers and surmounted by the legend 'FIJI 2024' along the upper arc. The denomination '$1' appears below the shield, and the national motto 'Rerevaka na Kalou ka doka na Tui' is inscribed on a scroll at the base of the arms. The warrior's helmet, shoulder armour, and laminar back plates are rendered with exceptional sculptural precision in antique finish. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a kneeling terracotta archer warrior rendered in three-dimensional high relief, faithfully reproducing the iconic figure from the mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. The warrior is shown in a posture of readiness, with the right knee raised and the left knee on the ground, clad in intricately detailed lamellar armour with riveted plates across the chest and articulated shoulder guards. The face exhibits individualised features including a top-knot hairstyle, a composed expression, and a short beard, characteristic of the Qin dynasty warrior sculptures. The antique finish accentuates the depth of the sculpted armour, fabric folds, and decorative boot tips, lending the piece a strongly sculptural, three-dimensional quality. |
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