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10 Yuan Auspicious Culture
| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 2016 |
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| Value | 10 Yuan (10元, 拾圓) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the national emblem of the People's Republic of China rendered in high relief against a mirror-polished field. The emblem depicts Tiananmen Gate centrally positioned beneath a large five-pointed star flanked by four smaller stars arranged in an arc, all encircled by a wreath of grain stalks tied with a ribbon at the base. The circular legend 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) runs along the upper periphery in Chinese characters. The date 2016 is inscribed in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse script | Chinese, Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a central circular gilt inset depicting a luxuriant branch bearing five golden peaches with foliage, symbolizing longevity and good fortune, rendered against a mirror-polished background. Surrounding the central medallion in the matte silver field are four auspicious decorative motifs — bats and stylized cloud scrolls — arranged symmetrically at the cardinal points, evoking traditional Chinese auspicious iconography associated with the Five Blessings. The denomination 10元 is inscribed in the lower field, while the legend 五福拱寿 (Five Blessings Surrounding Longevity) appears vertically along the left side of the coin. |
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