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10 Yuan Fan Paintings of Ming and Qing Dynasties
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 1999 |
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| Value | 10 Yuan (10元, 拾圓) |
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| Obverse description | Fan-shaped (annular sector) obverse depicting a classical Chinese ink painting of orchids and bamboo sprigs in the traditional literati style, rendered in fine relief against a polished field. The national title 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) is inscribed along the upper curved edge in Chinese characters, while the denomination 10元 appears at the right and the date 1999 is inscribed in the lower field. The legend 公斤 indicating the weight specification is also present in the lower left area of the field. |
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| Reverse description | Fan-shaped (annular sector) reverse featuring a finely engraved landscape scene in the style of Ming or Qing dynasty fan painting, depicting a tranquil river or lakeside setting with large, gracefully rendered trees in the foreground, distant mountains fading into the background, and a small boat with a figure on the water. The composition employs classical Chinese brushwork conventions translated into high-relief engraving, with meticulous attention to texture in the foliage and rocky terrain. An inscription in Chinese characters appears in the lower left field, identifying the depicted artwork. |
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| Mint | China Gold Coin Incorporation |
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