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10 Yuan Auspicious Matters - Traditional Chinese Mascot
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
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| Obverse description | Central design features the Huabiao, the traditional ornamental column associated with Chinese imperial architecture, rendered in high relief against a deeply mirrored field with radiating sunburst lines emanating from the pillar. The column is flanked on both sides by flowering peony branches in full bloom. The Chinese legend 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) arcs around the periphery in raised Chinese characters. The date 1997 appears in the lower exergue. |
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| Reverse description | A chubby auspicious child (traditional Chinese lucky boy) is depicted in high relief seated astride a large carp, a classic symbol of prosperity and good fortune in Chinese culture. To the left and right of the central figure are additional carp, lotus flowers, mushrooms, and other auspicious flora, all rendered in fine detail against a frosted field. The inscription 年年有余庆 arcs across the upper portion of the field in raised Chinese characters, referencing the traditional blessing of abundance. The denomination 10元 appears in the lower field. |
| Reverse script | Chinese |
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