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| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 1980 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Reverse description | A dynamic figure of a biathlete in full stride occupies the central field, depicted in high relief with a rifle slung diagonally across the back and ski poles extended, conveying vigorous forward motion. The athlete is surrounded by a decorative border of alternating snowflake motifs and Chinese characters naming the winter sports disciplines, arranged in a circular legend around the inner rim. The Olympic torch emblem appears to the left of the central figure. The Latin inscription LAKE PLACID 1980 is inscribed along the lower rim, referencing the XIII Winter Olympic Games, with dot separators flanking the legend. |
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| Mint | Shenyang Mint |
| Mintage | 1980 - Proof; Shenyang Mint - 29,000 |
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