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80 Yuan Auspicious Culture
| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
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| Obverse description | At center, the two Chinese characters '吉祥' (Auspiciousness) are prominently rendered against an elaborate ground of traditional Chinese auspicious decorative patterns in the field. The upper legend reads '中华人民共和国' (People's Republic of China) and the date '2021' appears in the lower field. The overall composition is executed in high relief against a mirror-polished proof background, blending classical motifs with modern minting technique. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a deer in profile, its form richly adorned with an ornamental design incorporating peaches and auspicious blossoms, symbolizing longevity and good fortune within Chinese cultural tradition. The four-character idiom '美意延年' (měi yì yán nián), meaning 'a cheerful and optimistic spirit brings longevity,' is inscribed in the field as the principal legend. The face value '80元' appears in the lower portion of the design. The composition draws on classical Chinese decorative iconography and is struck to proof standard with fine surface detail. |
| Reverse script | Chinese |
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