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| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 2016 |
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| Value | 500 Yuan (500元, 五佰圓) |
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| Obverse description | Central depiction of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven, rendered in fine relief with architectural detail including its triple-eaved circular roof, balustrades, and surrounding terrace. The legend '中华人民共和国' (People's Republic of China) arcs along the upper periphery in Chinese characters within a broad raised border. The date '2016' appears in the lower exergue beneath the central design. The composition is set within a polished inner field framed by a milled edge. |
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| Obverse script | Chinese |
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| Reverse description | A giant panda is depicted in high relief, shown in a relaxed, forward-facing pose amidst a naturalistic setting of bamboo stalks and leaves rendered in fine detail across the upper and lower fields. The denomination '500元' appears in bold numerals to the lower right of the panda, with the weight and fineness inscription '30g Au 999' situated along the lower field. Bamboo foliage fills the upper border and lower margins, creating a rich decorative frame around the central motif. The overall design showcases the frosted finish typical of bullion-quality proof-like strikes. |
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