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500 Yuan 50th Anniversary of the People's Republic
| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 1999 |
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| Technique | Proof |
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| Obverse description | Central to the obverse is a large stylized numeral '50' rendered in high relief, incorporating within its right curve the national emblem of the People's Republic of China — the five-pointed stars above Tiananmen Gate — surrounded by a wreath of laurel branches. The date '1999' appears in the lower portion of the emblem. Flanking the central device are finely detailed relief depictions of peony blossoms, the national flower of China, set against a finely textured background field. The legend '中华人民共和国' (People's Republic of China) is inscribed along the upper border, while the commemorative inscription '成立五十周年纪念' (Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Founding) appears along the lower border, all in Chinese characters. |
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| Obverse script | Chinese |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly detailed proof-quality bas-relief scene depicting Mao Zedong standing at the rostrum of Tiananmen Gate, addressing a gathered assembly of dignitaries and military personnel, commemorating the proclamation of the founding of the People's Republic of China on 1 October 1949. The scene is rendered with exceptional artistic depth, capturing the architectural elements of Tiananmen and a dramatic sky with clouds in the background. Flagpoles bearing banners are visible in the middle ground. The denomination '500元' is inscribed in the upper right field in Chinese characters. The entire composition is framed by a decorative border with scroll ornamentation at the corners. |
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