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30 000 Yuan New Millennium
| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 2000 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts a grand ceremonial hall or mausoleum rendered in high relief, framed by lush, stylized trees and clouds in an intricate decorative border evoking traditional Chinese artistic motifs. The structure is presented in a formal, symmetrical architectural composition characteristic of imperial Chinese design. Below the central device, the legend 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) arcs along the lower rim, with the date 2000 beneath it in the exergue. |
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| Obverse script | Chinese |
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Issued to mark the turn of the millennium, this 10-kilogram piece is among the largest gold coins ever produced by the People's Bank of China and was struck in mintages so restricted that individual pieces were effectively state gifts rather than market instruments. The 180mm diameter required purpose-built striking equipment at the Shanghai Mint.
At the time of issue, China's gold coin program was still maturing its international distribution network, and pieces of this scale rarely left official channels through conventional numismatic dealers.