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2000 Yuan Year of the Pig, Rectangular
| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 2019 |
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| Weight | 150 g |
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| Obverse description | The national emblem of the People's Republic of China is centrally depicted, featuring Tiananmen Gate surmounted by five stars, framed by wheat ears and a cogwheel at the base. The emblem is rendered in high relief against a polished rectangular field. Flanking the central design on the left side is the vertical Chinese legend reading 'Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo' (中华人民共和国), identifying the issuing nation. Decorative border elements frame the entire composition, consistent with the rectangular format of the coin. |
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| Reverse description | A young piglet is depicted in a naturalistic, reclining pose at center-left of the rectangular field, rendered with fine detail to convey the texture of its coat. Behind the piglet, flowing auspicious cloud and floral scroll motifs fill the background in delicate relief, referencing traditional Chinese decorative art. The cyclical Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches designation '己亥' appears to the upper left, identifying the year in the traditional Chinese calendar. The denomination '2000元' is inscribed in the upper right field. The overall composition reflects the artistic conventions of the Chinese Lunar New Year bullion series. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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