50 Avos (S.A.R. Coinage; Macao's Return to China) 1999 front 50 Avos (S.A.R. Coinage; Macao's Return to China) 1999 back
50 Avos (S.A.R. Coinage; Macao's Return to China) 1999 photo
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50 Avos S.A.R. Coinage; Macao's Return to China

1999 year
Brass 4.5400 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Macau (China)
Period
Special Administrative Region (1999-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
50 Avos 0.50 MOP = USD 0.06
Currency
Pataca (1894-date)
Composition
Brass
Weight
4.5400 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#45168
Rarity index
54%

Reverse

Taipa Bridge, the jet & Jet Foil - Examples of the highly developed transportation system of Macau, linking the city with the world.

Lettering: 1999

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the return of Macau to China from Portuguese rule in 1999. The coin's design features an image of the Ruins of St. Paul's, a historic landmark in Macau, and the words "Macao's Return to China" in Chinese characters. The coin's brass composition and 4.5400g weight also make it a unique and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

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 50 Avos (S.A.R. Coinage; Macao's Return to China) 1999 coin.