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10 Yuan Beijing Opera
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 2002 |
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| Diameter | 40 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a detailed architectural rendering of a traditional Chinese pavilion (likely the Grand Theater of the Summer Palace), depicted in precise relief with tiered rooflines, latticed balustrades, and ornate eaves. The legend '中华人民共和国' (People's Republic of China) arcs around the upper periphery in Chinese characters. Below the pavilion, an inscription in Chinese identifies the building, and the date '2002' appears in the lower exergue. The overall design is executed in a refined engraving style combining architectural precision with classical Chinese artistic tradition. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a vibrant colorized depiction of two Beijing Opera (Peking Opera) performers in full traditional costume and elaborate stage makeup. The figure on the left, a female role (dan), is dressed in an ornate white and floral embroidered robe, while the figure on the right, a male role (sheng), wears a richly decorated teal and gold official court costume. The legend '中国京剧' (Chinese Peking Opera) and the title of the scene '贵妃醉酒' appear in Chinese characters to the upper right of the field. The denomination '10元' is inscribed to the left. The colorization technique enhances the theatrical vibrancy of the composition. |
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| Mintage | 2002 - Proof - 38,000 |
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