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300 Yuan Goddess Kuan Yin
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 2004 |
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| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a detailed architectural rendering of a traditional Chinese temple gateway (pailou), presented in a classical engraving style with fine relief work depicting the multi-tiered roofline and ornamental columns. The inscription '中华人民共和国' (People's Republic of China) arcs along the upper border in Chinese characters. A secondary inscription in Chinese characters appears below the gateway structure identifying the sacred site, with the year of issue '2004' prominently displayed in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Chinese |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a finely sculpted high-relief effigy of Guanyin (Kuan Yin), the Buddhist Bodhisattva of Compassion, seated in a regal frontal pose upon a rocky throne with flowing robes rendered in intricate detail. The deity holds a lotus flower in her right hand, with a large circular mandorla or halo radiating behind her head, emphasizing her divine nature. The denomination '300元' appears in the lower left field. The overall composition is executed in polished proof-like finish, with the figure displaying exceptional sculptural depth and artistry characteristic of Chinese commemorative coinage of this period. |
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