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1000 Patacas 5th Anniversary Return of Macau to China
| Issuer | Monetary Authority of Macao |
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| Year | 2004 |
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| Currency | Pataca (1894-date) |
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| Obverse script | Chinese, Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 壹仟圓 澳門回歸祖國五週年 5º Aniversário do Regresso de Macau à Pátria Mop 1000 |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a strikingly abstract design with the field divided diagonally into two sharply contrasting zones — one with a brilliant proof finish and one with a matte or frosted surface — separated by a vertical central element suggesting a pivoting or hinge-like motif, symbolizing the transition of sovereignty. A concentric circular device occupies the center, rendered in high relief against the contrasting backgrounds. To the left, the bilingual inscription '中國澳門' is engraved in Chinese characters, while to the right the Latin equivalent 'Macau China' appears in clean, modern lettering. The minimalist composition evokes the historic handover and the dual identity of Macau as part of China. |
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