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500 Yuan Founding of Hong Kong Admin Region
| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Value | 500 Yuan (500元, 五佰圓) |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a detailed depiction of Tiananmen Gate (Gate of Heavenly Peace) in Beijing, rendered in high relief against a plain background. Flanking the gate are ornamental peony blossoms in the lower field, symbolic of national prosperity. A decorated huabiao ceremonial column rises to the right of the gate. The circular legend 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) arcs around the upper periphery. The date 1997 appears in the exergue below the central design. |
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| Obverse lettering | 中华人民共和国 1997 |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a prominent portrait of Deng Xiaoping in right-facing profile occupying the upper central field, set against radiating sunburst lines symbolizing a new era. Below the portrait, a panoramic skyline of Hong Kong is depicted in high relief, showcasing the city's modern architecture and Victoria Harbour. The denomination 500元 appears prominently in the lower central field. The circular legend 中华人民共和国香港特别行政区成立 arcs around the upper periphery in Chinese characters, with the English legend THE FOUNDING OF HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION OF P.R. CHINA inscribed along the lower border. |
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