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5 Yuan Soldier with Horse
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 1984 |
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| Thickness | 3 mm |
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| Obverse description | The national emblem of the People's Republic of China occupies the central field, depicting Tiananmen Gate surmounted by five stars — one large star flanked by four smaller stars — all within a wreath of grain ears tied at the base with a cogwheel. The legend 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) arcs around the upper periphery in Chinese characters. The date 1984 appears in Arabic numerals at the bottom exergue, rendered in a mirror-polished proof field. |
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| Reverse description | A terracotta warrior figure facing right is depicted in high relief, rendered after one of the celebrated archaeological discoveries from the Qin dynasty burial site at Xi'an. The soldier stands beside a horse, both executed with fine sculptural detail reflecting the original archaeological artifact. The denomination 5元 appears below the central design in Chinese characters, with additional inscriptions identifying the subject matter. |
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| Mintage | 1984 - Proof; Shanghai Mint - 30,000 |
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