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50 Yuan Year of the Rat, Rectangular
| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#2298 |
| Obverse description | The rectangular obverse features the national emblem of the People's Republic of China at center, depicting Tiananmen Gate surmounted by five stars within a wreath of wheat ears and a cogwheel. The vertical inscription 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) appears in the left field in relief, flanked by decorative panels with foliate motifs. The date 2020 is inscribed in the lower right field. |
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| Reverse description | The rectangular reverse presents a finely detailed sculptural depiction of two rats: a naturalistic rat rendered in high relief is seated atop a stone block inscribed 鼠子 (Rat), while a large stylized rat's head in lower relief occupies the right portion of the field, its whiskers and facial features rendered with intricate detail. The denomination 50元 is inscribed in the lower left field. The composition evokes traditional Chinese artistic style and celebrates the Year of the Rat in the Chinese zodiac cycle. |
| Reverse script | Chinese |
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