10 Patacas - Banco da China
Features:
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Issuer: Macau (China)
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Issuing Bank: Bank of China (Macau) (中國銀行 (澳門))
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Period: Special Administrative Region (1999 to present)
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Type: Standard Circulation Banknotes
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Year of Issue: 2003
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Currency: Pataca (in use since 1
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Shape: Rectangular
Design Details
Obverse:
- Features the Farel de Gula lighthouse at the right.
- Includes an "M" registration pattern and Omron rings around the watermark window.
- A lotus flower with numeral appears in the see-through register pattern below the watermark.
Lettering:
- 中國銀行 (Bank of China)
- BANCO DA CHINA
- 根據第30/2003號行政法規 (Regulamento Administrativo No. 30/2003)
- 澳門幣壹拾圓 (10 Patacas)
- DEZ PATACAS
- 澳門分行總經理 (Director-Geral da Sucursal de Macau)
- Date: MACAU, 8 DE DEZEMBRO DE 2003
Reverse:
- Depicts the iconic Bank of China building in Macau at the left.
- Features a lotus blossom at the lower center.
- Includes a see-through register pattern below the watermark window.
Lettering:
- 中國銀行 (Bank of China)
- BANCO DA CHINA
- 澳門幣壹拾圓 (10 Patacas)
Watermark:
- Features a lotus blossom design, ensuring authenticity.
Unique Attributes
- This banknote is similar to P# 101 but incorporates numerals in the registration pattern instead of guilloché.
Condition Guide (Values in INR):
- Note: Values are based on Numista user evaluations and internet sales. They serve as indications only.
Add to Your Collection Today:
This 10 Patacas banknote from the Bank of China is a collectible gem for enthusiasts of Macau's currency. The intricate lotus numeral design and historical significance make it a must-have for any numismatic collection.
