10 Avos (S.A.R. Coinage; Macau's Return to China) 1999 front 10 Avos (S.A.R. Coinage; Macau's Return to China) 1999 back
10 Avos (S.A.R. Coinage; Macau's Return to China) 1999 photo
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10 Avos S.A.R. Coinage; Macau's Return to China

1999 year
Brass 2.5000 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Macau (China)
Period
Special Administrative Region (1999-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
10 Avos 0.10 MOP = USD 0.012
Currency
Pataca (1894-date)
Composition
Brass
Weight
2.5000 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#45164
Rarity index
53%

Reverse

Dr. Sun Yat Sen's Memorial Park - Situated in the North West Point of Macau, it is the largest park in the peninsula and features the 'Handshake Forever' statue.

Lettering: 1999

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Avos coin from Macau (China) is that it features a unique design that commemorates Macau's return to China in 1999, after being under Portuguese rule for over 400 years. The coin's design includes an image of the Ruins of St. Paul's, a historic landmark in Macau, and the Chinese flag, symbolizing the country's sovereignty over the region. The coin's brass composition and 2.5000g weight also make it a distinctive and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  288888 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Avos (S.A.R. Coinage; Macau's Return to China) 1999 coin.