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20 Patacas – Macau

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Year of the Dragon

Series: Chinese Lunar New Year Shengxiao Collection

China

Context

Year: 2024

Country: China

Issuer: Macau

Period:

Special Administrative Region

(since 1999)

Currency:

Pataca

(since 1894)

Total mintage: 8,000

Material

Diameter: 40.7 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Coloured, Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #199

Numista: #394028

Value

Exchange value: 20 MOP

Bullion value: $87.17

Inflation-adjusted value: 19.93 MOP

Obverse

Description:

The coin's obverse features a vibrant teal dragon on Portuguese-inspired tiles, with Macau's lotus flower and text arranged to resemble the Macau Peninsula.

Inscription:

MACAU, CHINA

20 PATACAS

2024

Translation:

MACAU, CHINA

20 PATACAS

2024

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Languages: English, Portuguese

Reverse

Description:

The coin’s reverse features St. Joseph’s Seminary Church in high relief. Viewed from below, the ornate Baroque facade includes a curved pediment with a Jesuit insignia, flanked by two symmetrical bell towers, leading the eye up a broad flight of stairs.

Inscription:

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH'S SEMINARY

ICREJA DO SEMINARIO DE S.JOSE

1 OZ 999 AG

Scripts: Chinese, Latin