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200 Yuan Year of the Dog
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 1982 |
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| Technique | Proof |
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| Obverse description | A finely detailed frontal view of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven (天坛, Tiāntán) in Beijing occupies the central field, depicted with its characteristic triple-eaved circular roof and surrounding marble terrace with balustrades and staircases. The Chinese characters 天坛 (Temple of Heaven) appear to the left of the structure, and the characters 北京 (Beijing) are inscribed at the bottom of the field alongside the date 1982. The design is framed by a reeded inner border. |
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| Reverse description | A naturalistically rendered dog, representing the Chinese zodiac animal of the Year of the Dog (壬戌年), is depicted in the central field, shown in a lively standing pose with head turned slightly and bushy tail raised. The finely engraved fur texture and dynamic posture reflect a high level of artistic craftsmanship characteristic of the Chinese Lunar Gold series. The Chinese cyclical year characters 壬戌 appear to the left of the animal in the field. The denomination 200元 (200 Yuan) is inscribed in the lower portion of the field. The design is enclosed by a reeded inner border. |
| Reverse script | Chinese |
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