250 Patacas (Return of Macau to China) 2009 front 250 Patacas (Return of Macau to China) 2009 back
250 Patacas (Return of Macau to China) 2009 photo

250 Patacas Return of Macau to China

2009 year
Gold (.999) 7.78 g 21.96 mm
Description
Issuer
Macau (China)
Period
Special Administrative Region (1999-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
250 Patacas 250 MOP = USD 31
Currency
Pataca (1894-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
7.78 g
Diameter
21.96 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#95982
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Sculpture of the "Lotus Flower in Full Bloom"

Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Latin

Lettering:
10º Aniversário do Regresso de Macau à Pátria
1999-2009

Translation: 10th Anniversary of the Return of Macau to the Home Land

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Macau's return to China from Portuguese rule. The coin's design features the iconic Ruins of St. Paul's, a historic landmark in Macau, and the National Emblem of the People's Republic of China, symbolizing the country's sovereignty over Macau.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  1600 - - - - - -

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