10 Dollars (Macau returns to China) 1999 front 10 Dollars (Macau returns to China) 1999 back
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10 Dollars Macau returns to China

1999 year
Silver 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Sierra Leone
Period
Second Republic (1996-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
10 Dollars
Currency
Dollar (1997-date)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#173297
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ruins of St. Paul's (façade of church) behind car and roullete above clasped hands legend: (above, subject in Chinese) 一九九九澳門回歸.. (lower-left, subject in English) MACAU RETURN TO CHINA (lower-right, texted year) NINETEEN NINTY NINE (bottom, value) $10 (dollars)

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the return of Macau to China from Portuguese rule, which took place on December 20, 1999. The coin's design features an image of the Ruins of St. Paul's, a historic landmark in Macau, and the coat of arms of Sierra Leone.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999 PM 10000 - - - - - -

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