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10 Yuan Dreams of Red Mansion
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 2002 |
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| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts a seated male figure, identifiable as the author Cao Xueqin, shown in three-quarter view at a writing desk with brush in hand, engaged in the composition of the classic novel. A decorative rockery and foliage motif appear to the left of the figure. The surrounding octagonal border frames a vertical Chinese inscription reading '中国古典文学名著《红楼梦》金银纪念币' along the upper portion of the field. The issuer name '中华人民共和国' (People's Republic of China) is inscribed along the lower margin, with the year '2002' below. |
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| Reverse lettering | 10元 惜春作画 |
| Edge | Reeded |
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