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50 Yuan Journey To The West
| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#1635 |
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| Obverse script | Chinese |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a vivid colorized scene from the 'Flaming Mountain' episode of 'Journey to the West,' featuring the Monkey King Sun Wukong in his golden armor confronting a female deity or demon figure, while a golden lion occupies the left foreground in striking detail. The color application — rendered in bright yellows, blues, and greens — contrasts dramatically with the polished proof silver fields, enhancing the narrative and decorative quality of the design. The denomination '50元' appears in the upper left field, while the episode title '火燄山收妖' (Subduing the Demon at Flaming Mountain) is inscribed in the upper right. The rectangular format allows for an expansive, scene-like composition reminiscent of traditional Chinese scroll painting. The mirror-like proof fields and frosted device surfaces provide exceptional cameo contrast. |
| Reverse script | Chinese |
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