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50 Yuan 50th Anniversary of People's Republic
| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 1999 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a large stylized numeral '50' with five stars arranged in an arc above, referencing the national emblem motif of the People's Republic of China. The design is framed by an ornate wreath of floral and foliate relief work filling the surrounding field. The legend '中华人民共和国' (People's Republic of China) is inscribed along the upper periphery, with the commemorative inscription '成立五十周年纪念' (50th Anniversary of the Founding) and the date '1999' positioned in the lower portion of the field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a panoramic commemorative scene featuring a tall ornamental huabiao pillar (traditional Chinese ceremonial column) prominently in the center foreground, with doves in flight surrounding it. In the background, a cityscape skyline is rendered to the left and a section of the Great Wall of China extends across the lower right, symbolizing the nation's modernization and historical heritage. The denomination '50元' appears in the right field. The overall composition conveys national pride and the achievements of the People's Republic over five decades. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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