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Lucky Charm - Mandarin Hotel Taipei, 中泰賓館
| Location | Taiwan |
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| Year | 1964-1974 |
| Type | Spiritual token |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a central square hole surrounded by four large Chinese characters reading 中泰賓館 (Mandarin Hotel) in high relief, flanked by the legend MANDARIN HOTEL arching across the top and TAIPEI and TAIWAN positioned to either side. The lower field carries the legend CABLE: MANDATEL TAIPEI TEL: 751201 and GET THIS COIN ENJOY LONG LIFE arranged in a circular border inscription. |
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| Obverse script | Chinese, Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a phoenix in high relief to the left and a sinuous dragon to the right, both rendered in traditional Chinese decorative style and flanking the central square hole. Stylized clouds fill the field between and above the two mythological creatures, the whole composition conveying an auspicious symbolism of prosperity and longevity. |
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