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2 Yuan The 600th Anniversary of the Forbidden City
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The National Emblem of the People's Republic of China depicted in high relief at center, featuring Tiananmen Gate below five stars — a large central star flanked by four smaller stars — all encircled by a wreath of grain ears and a cogwheel at the base. The circular legend 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) arcs around the upper field in Chinese characters. The date 2020 appears in the lower exergue in Arabic numerals. The polished mirror field contrasts with the finely engraved emblem to produce a proof-like finish. |
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| Obverse script | Chinese |
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| Reverse description | A mythical bronze Qilin — the auspicious chimeric beast of Chinese tradition — rendered in fine relief, depicted standing within an open palace gate of the Forbidden City. Elaborate decorative cloud and auspicious patterns fill the area beneath its hooves. The composition evokes the grandeur of imperial architecture and classical Chinese artistic symbolism. The curved legend 紫禁城建成600年 (600th Anniversary of the Forbidden City) arcs around the upper field, with the denomination 2元 inscribed in the lower portion of the design. |
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