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Ming Dollar - British Columbia Chinese Dynasties Series
| Location | Canada |
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| Year | 1978 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a Ming Dynasty guardian lion (foo dog) in high relief, resting one paw on a ball. The Chinese character 明 and the dynastic dates 1368-1644 appear in the upper left field. The legend MING DYNASTY LION curves along the lower rim, bordered by a beaded inner circle. |
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| Reverse description | Central device depicts a standing figure of Shoulao, the Chinese god of longevity, rendered in high relief, holding a staff in one hand and a peach in the other. The Chinese character 壽 (longevity) appears to the left, with the legend LONGEVITY 1977-1978 to the right. BRITISH COLUMBIA arcs along the upper rim, and MING DOLLAR curves prominently along the lower field, with the currency notice CURRENCY VALUE ONE DOLLAR EXPIRES APRIL 30, 1978 along the lower rim. The entire design is bordered by a beaded inner circle. |
| Reverse script | Latin/Chinese |
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