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| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 1996 |
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| Weight | 31.1 g |
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| Reverse description | Full-length frontal effigy of the Bodhisattva Guanyin (觀世音菩薩), depicted in a serene and graceful classical Chinese artistic style. The deity is adorned with an elaborate crown and flowing robes, holding a lotus flower in her right hand. The denomination 5元 appears in the left field, while the vertical inscription 观世音菩萨 is positioned along the right field. The figure occupies the central field against a plain, polished background befitting the Proof finish. |
| Reverse script | Chinese |
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| Mintage | 1996 - Proof - 5,000 |
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