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50 Yuan Year of the Snake
| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Currency | Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
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| Obverse description | The national emblem of the People's Republic of China occupies the central field, depicting Tiananmen Gate surmounted by five stars, encircled by a wreath of grain ears and a cogwheel at the base. The Chinese legend 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) arcs along the upper periphery in Chinese characters. The date 2025 is inscribed in the lower exergue. Decorative cloud scroll motifs fill the inner border, framing the emblem in a traditional style consistent with official Chinese commemorative coinage. |
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| Reverse description | A stylized snake rendered in traditional Chinese paper-cut art occupies the central field, depicted in vibrant red and gold colour application. The snake's body coils gracefully, with its head prominently facing forward, adorned with intricate floral and scroll motifs characteristic of folk paper-cutting craftsmanship. A small plum blossom decorates the lower right of the serpent's body, adding botanical detail to the composition. The cyclical year designation 乙巳 appears to the left in Chinese characters, identifying the Year of the Snake in the traditional sexagenary cycle. The face value inscription 50元 is positioned in the lower left field. |
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| Reverse lettering | 乙巳 50元 |
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