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Medal - A Centennial of Railways R.O.C. 鐵路百年；Diesel Locomotive
| Location | Taiwan |
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| Year | 1981 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | At centre, the large numeral '100' flanked in relief by two locomotives: a vintage steam locomotive to the left and a modern diesel locomotive to the right, symbolising a century of railway progress. The Republic of China national flag appears in relief at the top of the inner field. The date range '1881–1981' is inscribed in the exergue, with Chinese characters forming the legend around the upper rim and the English legend 'A CENTENNIAL OF RAILWAYS R.O.C.' along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | 中國鐵路百年紀念 100 1881-1981 A CENTENNIAL OF RAILWAYS R.O.C. |
| Reverse description | A detailed relief depiction of a diesel-electric locomotive occupies the central field, shown in a three-quarter front view. The locomotive's cab, body panels, and undercarriage are rendered with fine detail. The Chinese legend '柴電機車' appears along the upper rim and the date '1973年造' is inscribed in the lower field. |
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