5 Patacas (Pattern) 1952-1971 front 5 Patacas (Pattern) 1952-1971 back
5 Patacas (Pattern) 1952-1971 photo
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5 Patacas Pattern

 
Silver (.650) 10 g 30.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Macau (China)
Period
Overseas Province (1951-1976)
Type
Pattern
Years
1952-1971
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, Incuse
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#358378
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MACAU
5 PATACAS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Patacas coin from Macau (China) made of Silver (.650) weighing 10g has a unique feature. It's a rare coin with a square shape, unlike most coins that are round.