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| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 1999 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#1223, Y#972 |
| Obverse description | Central view of the Temple of Heaven (Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests) in Beijing, rendered in finely detailed high relief against a mirror-polished field. The iconic triple-tiered circular structure is depicted with its ceremonial staircase and surrounding balustraded terrace in precise architectural detail. The Chinese legend 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) arcs along the upper periphery, while the date 1999 appears in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse script | Chinese |
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| Reverse description | A giant panda is depicted in frosted high relief, seated and facing left atop a rocky outcropping, its head turned slightly downward in a naturalistic pose. Lush bamboo foliage frames the composition to the right and lower field, rendered with fine botanical detail against the deeply mirrored background. The denomination 2000元 appears in the lower left field, while the purity and weight inscription .9999 Au 1 kg arcs along the upper border in Latin characters. |
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