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| Location | People`s Republic of China |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features four large Chinese characters arranged around a central square hole in the classic cash coin format, reading 一本萬利 (meaning 'a small investment yields a great profit'). The bold characters are rendered in high relief against a recessed field, imitating the traditional Chinese cash coin style. |
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| Obverse script | Chinese |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a dragon and phoenix in relief arranged symmetrically around the central square hole, a traditional auspicious pairing symbolizing good fortune and harmony. The dragon appears on the left and the phoenix on the right, with decorative floral or cloud motifs filling the field above the hole. |
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