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5 Patacas

1971 year
Silver (.650) 10 g 30.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Macau (China)
Period
Overseas Province (1951-1976)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1971
Value
5 Patacas (5&nbspMOP)
Currency
Pataca (1894-date)
Composition
Silver (.650)
Weight
10 g
Diameter
30.1 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36722
Rarity index
25%

Reverse

Arms of Portuguese Macau over crowned globe flanked by stars, denomination below

Lettering:
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
1971

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Patacas coin from Macau (China) made of Silver (.650) weighing 10g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the time when Macau was still a Portuguese colony, and it features the portrait of the Portuguese president, Américo Tomás, on one side, and the coat of arms of Macau on the other. This coin was issued in 1971, and it's a rare and valuable collector's item today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971  500000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Patacas 1971 coin.