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50 Yuan Running Script
| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Value | 50 Yuan (50元, 伍拾圆) |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a large circular decorative medallion rendered in high relief, evoking the form of a traditional Chinese seal or bronze mirror, with intricate scrolling and geometric ornamentation surrounding an inset cartouche bearing archaic Chinese characters in seal script. To the left, the vertical Chinese inscription 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) is arranged in two columns within a plain rectangular panel. The date 2022 appears in the lower right corner of the field. The overall composition reflects the aesthetics of classical Chinese calligraphic and decorative arts. |
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| Obverse lettering | 中华人民共和国 2022 (Translation: People`s Republic of China 2022) |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a high-relief reproduction of a celebrated passage of Chinese running script (行书, xíngshū) calligraphy, referencing the style associated with the Lanting Xu (兰亭序) tradition. Columns of fluid, expressive brushstroke characters fill the central field, faithfully capturing the dynamic tension and lyrical rhythm of the original manuscript. To the right, a decorative panel features bamboo and rock motifs in low relief, evoking the scholar's garden aesthetic. The denomination 50 元 appears in the lower left, while additional inscriptions identifying the issuer and the calligraphic tradition are arranged along the upper right margin. The rectangular format of the coin enhances the scroll-like presentation of the composition. |
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