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| Issuer | Mongolia |
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| Year | 1996 |
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| Diameter | 13.91 mm |
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| Obverse description | The Soyombo, Mongolia's national emblem, is depicted prominently to the left of center in the field, rendered in fine relief. To its right, the country name appears in traditional Mongolian script arranged vertically, with the Latin legend MONGOLIA inscribed along the right periphery. The denomination 500 is shown in large numerals in the lower field, below which the Tögrög currency symbol appears in Mongolian script. The overall design is set against a polished field with a reeded border. |
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| Reverse description | A traditionally dressed Mongolian archer in full draw occupies the central and lower field, depicted in fine relief with detailed period costume including a belted robe and helmet. Above, a stylized line design represents an archery range with a second archer figure sketched in outline in the upper left. The curved legend OLYMPIC GAMES 1996 arcs along the upper periphery, while the date 1996 appears to the left of the central figure. The composition evokes both the ancient Mongolian archery tradition and its modern Olympic context. |
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| Reverse lettering | OLYMPIC GAMES 1996 1996 |
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