500 Patacas – Lunar Rat (2020)

MO 500  Patacas 2020MO 500  Patacas 2020
Image source: Singapore Mint

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Description obverse

The obverse design of the coin features the outline of an inquisitive rat, portrayed with a display of the distinctive Portuguese-inspired patterned tiles. Lotuses, which are a symbol of Macau, are embellished at the background. The accompanying texts are also thoughtfully arranged to resemble the Map of the Macau Peninsula.[Legend written in Chinese.] MACAU CHINA, 500 PATACAS 2021

Description reverse

A depiction of the St. Augustine's Church in Macau. [Legend written in Chinese.] ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH, IGREJA DE ST. AGOSTINHO, 1/2 OZ 999.9 AU

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Swarovski Crystal Inlay




Reference

Macao. 500 Patacas (Gold) 2020, Singapore Mint. CoCo MO-2020-0001.