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500 Yuan Panda
| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 2002 |
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| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a finely detailed rendering of the Temple of Heaven (Tiantan) in Beijing, depicted in three-quarter frontal view with its distinctive triple-tiered circular roof and surrounding marble balustrades and stairways, all executed in high relief against a frosted background. The Chinese legend 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) curves along the upper periphery in raised Chinese characters, while the date 2002 appears in the lower exergual area in large numerals. |
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| Obverse lettering | 中华人民共和国 2002 |
| Reverse description | A giant panda is depicted in three-quarter view, facing left, rendered in exceptional high relief with finely engraved fur detail, seated amidst a naturalistic bamboo grove with scattered bamboo stalks and leaves filling the field. The Latin legend '1oz Au .999' arcs along the upper periphery, denoting the coin's weight and fineness, while the denomination '500元' appears in the lower field in bold raised numerals and Chinese character. The overall composition conveys a strong sense of depth and naturalism characteristic of the Chinese Panda bullion series. |
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