500 Patacas – Lunar Tiger (2022)

MO 500 Patacas 2022MO 500 Patacas 2022
Image source: Singapore Mint

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Description obverse

The obverse design of the coin features a tiger, majestically portrayed with a vibrant display of orange coloured Portuguese-inspired patterned tiles. Embellishing the background are lotuses, the city flower of Macau, adding to the intricacy of the coin design. The accompanying text are also thoughtfully arranged to resemble the Map of the Macau Peninsula. [Legend written in Chinese.] MACAU CHINA, 500 PATACAS 2022

Description reverse

The reverse design features the St Lawrence’s Church, one of the three oldest churches in Macau. [Legend written in Chinese.] ST. LAWRENCE'S CHURCH, IGREJA DE S. LOURENCO, 1/2 OZ 999.9 AU

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The coin is set in a removeable Swarovski Crystal ring.




Reference

Macao. 500 Patacas (Gold) 2022, Singapore Mint. CoCo MO-2022-0001.