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10 Yuan Founding of Chongqing Municipality
| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts the Temple of Heaven (Tiantan) in Beijing, rendered in fine relief with detailed architectural elements including the circular triple-eaved hall, surrounding balustrade, and axial gateway. The legend 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) arcs across the upper field in Chinese characters. A commemorative inscription referencing the founding of Chongqing Municipality appears in the lower field, flanked by the date 1997. |
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| Obverse lettering | 中华人民共和国 1997 |
| Reverse description | Central device features a giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) seated in three-quarter view amid ginkgo tree branches with foliage, depicted in high relief with fine naturalistic detailing. The inscription 1oz Ag.999 appears to the left, indicating the coin's silver content and weight. The denomination 10元 is inscribed in the lower right field. |
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