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10 Yuan Mountain Heng
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 1993 |
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| Value | 10 Yuan (10元, 拾圓) |
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| Obverse description | Depicted in the central field is a sweeping panoramic view of the Great Wall of China, rendered in high relief, winding dramatically across a mountainous landscape. Rocky crags and sparse vegetation flank the wall on either side, conveying the rugged terrain of northern China. The Chinese national inscription 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) arcs along the upper periphery in Chinese characters. The year of issue, 1993, appears in Arabic numerals along the lower rim beneath the landscape scene. |
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| Obverse lettering | 中华人民共和国 1993 |
| Reverse description | The central field features a finely detailed depiction of a traditional Chinese temple gateway (paifang or mountain gate) associated with Heng Mountain (衡山), rendered in high relief with characteristic curved rooflines, ornate architectural detailing, and flanking structures. Behind the gate, stylized mountain peaks and wispy clouds rise into the upper field, evoking the sacred and misty character of the Southern Sacred Mountain. The denomination 10元 appears in the upper right field. The name of the mountain, 衡山, is inscribed in Chinese characters along the lower rim beneath the architectural scene. |
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