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1 Pataca
| Nickel | 10.6 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Macau (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas Province (1951-1976) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1968-1975 |
| Value | 1 Pataca (1 MOP) |
| Currency | Pataca (1894-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Arms of Portuguese Macau over crowned globe flanked by stars, denomination below
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
* MACAU *
壹圓
澳門
* 1 PATACA *
Translation:
Macau
1 Pataca
Macau
1 Pataca
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Pataca coin from Macau (China) made of Nickel weighing 10.6g has a unique feature - it has a square hole in the center of the coin. This square hole was designed to make it easier for people to thread the coin onto a string or a cord, making it more convenient to carry and store. This feature is not commonly found in coins from other countries, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pataca 1968-1975 coin.
