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500 Yuan 35th Anniversary of Panda Coinage
| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 2017 |
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| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a bimetallic design with a gold-coloured inner disc depicting the Temple of Heaven (Tiantan) in Beijing, rendered in fine relief with characteristic triple-tiered circular roof and surrounding balustrade. The outer silver ring bears the legend '中华人民共和国' (People's Republic of China) arching along the upper periphery. The date '2017' appears in the lower exergue of the gold centre, while the commemorative inscription '中国熊猫金币发行三十五周年纪念' is engraved along the inner border of the silver ring above the date. |
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| Obverse lettering | 中华人民共和国 2017 |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly detailed proof-finish depiction of a giant panda seated among bamboo stalks in the gold inner disc, rendered with exceptional sculptural relief characteristic of Chinese panda coinage. The panda is shown in a naturalistic frontal pose, its rotund form and distinctive markings finely articulated against a lush bamboo background. The silver outer ring is decorated with repeating panda and bamboo motifs in lower relief. The denomination '500元' appears in the lower left field of the gold centre, while the technical specifications '30g Au .999 + 12g Ag .999' are inscribed along the lower portion of the silver ring. |
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