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100 Yuan Year of the Pig
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 1995 |
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| Weight | 373.24 g |
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| Obverse description | A finely detailed representation of the Wanfu Pavilion (万福阁) of the Yonghe Lama Temple in Beijing occupies the central field, rendered in high relief with meticulous architectural precision showing its characteristic multi-tiered eaves and ornate bracketing. The circular legend 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) arcs along the upper periphery in Chinese characters. Below the architectural motif, the inscription 雍和宫万福阁 identifies the depicted structure, and the date 1995 appears at the bottom of the field. The mirror-like proof fields provide strong contrast against the frosted devices. |
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| Reverse description | A sow with five piglets is depicted in the central field in high-relief frosted finish against a mirror-polished background, the group arranged naturalistically beneath a leafy branch extending from the upper left. To the upper right, the denomination 100元 is inscribed, accompanied by a vertical Chinese legend 亥之亥 with subsidiary characters denoting the cyclical year of the Pig. Tufts of grass accent the lower field, enhancing the pastoral composition. The overall design exemplifies the Chinese Lunar series tradition of combining auspicious symbolism with refined sculptural artistry. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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