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500 Yuan Return of Hong Kong to China
| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central view of Tiananmen Gate rendered in high relief against a polished field, flanked by a decorative huabiao (ornamental column) to the right and blooming peony flowers in the lower foreground, symbolizing prosperity and China's national flower. The inscription 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) is engraved vertically along the left and right borders in Chinese characters. The date 1995 appears in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse script | Chinese |
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| Reverse description | Facing left-profile portrait bust of Deng Xiaoping rendered in fine relief occupies the upper central field, surrounded by five doves in flight symbolizing peace. Below, the Hong Kong skyline is depicted in detailed relief showing prominent buildings and harbor vessels. The bilingual legend 一国两制 / ONE COUNTRY TWO SYSTEMS arcs across the mid-field, with the denomination 500元 inscribed in the lower portion of the field. |
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