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| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Value | 10 Yuan (10元, 拾圓) |
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| Obverse description | A finely detailed frontal view of the Temple of Heaven (Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests) in Beijing occupies the central field, rendered in high relief with its characteristic triple-eaved circular roof, marble terrace, and ceremonial stairway. The surrounding border carries the Chinese legend 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) arching across the upper portion, with the date 2005 inscribed at the base in Arabic numerals. The design is set within a raised inner border, contrasting the mirrored proof field with the intricately frosted architectural motif. |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed composition depicts an adult giant panda seated at right, facing left and feeding on a bamboo shoot, while a smaller cub stands in the left foreground gazing upward toward the mother. The background features a dense grove of bamboo stalks rendered in fine relief against a polished mirror field. The inscription 1oz Ag.999 is positioned in the upper left field, denoting the coin's silver content and weight. The denomination 10元 (10 Yuan) is struck in bold relief at the base of the design, centered below the pandas. |
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| Mint | Shanghai Mint / Shenzhen Guobao Mint |
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