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50 Yuan Year of the Monkey
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 2016 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The national emblem of the People's Republic of China is displayed at center, featuring Tiananmen Gate surmounted by five stars, encircled by a wreath of grain ears tied with a ribbon at the base. The legend 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) arcs around the upper portion of the emblem in Chinese characters. The date 2016 appears in the lower field. The entire central device is framed by an intricate border of traditional Chinese floral and cloud scrollwork in low relief. |
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| Reverse description | A vividly colored monkey is depicted in folk paper-cutting artistic style at center, rendered in red, yellow, and green enamel, holding a peach blossom spray. The figure is stylized with the character 申 (the Monkey, ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac) integrated into the design composition. The denomination 50元 appears to the upper right in the field, and the cyclical year designation 丙申 is inscribed to the lower left. The background field features an elaborate pattern of white chrysanthemum and lotus blossoms in relief, providing contrast to the colorful central motif. |
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| Mintage | 2016 - Proof - 30,000 |
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