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20 Yuan Along the River During the Qingming Festival
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 1998 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#1184 |
| Obverse description | Central depiction of a towering multi-tiered pagoda and traditional Chinese palatial architecture, rendered in high relief against a cloud-filled field. The national title 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) appears as a legend along the upper border, with the year of issue 1998 inscribed to the left. The denomination 20元 is positioned in the lower right field. The composition faithfully evokes the monumental architectural imagery of the classical Song Dynasty painting 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival.' |
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| Obverse lettering | 中华人民共和国 1998 20元 |
| Reverse description | Panoramic scene depicting a bustling riverside cityscape adapted from Zhang Zeduan's Song Dynasty masterwork 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival,' rendered in fine proof relief. The composition features traditional courtyard buildings, a busy harbor with multi-masted vessels, and figures engaged in commerce and daily life along the waterfront. The title inscription 清明上河图 appears along the upper border, with the fineness mark .999 and issuer's name in the lower field. The intricate detailing of rooftiles, rigging, and architectural elements demonstrates exceptional die-engraving craftsmanship. |
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