20 Patacas Year of the Dragon

Issuer Macau
Year 2024
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 20 Patacas
Currency Pataca (1894-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 31.1 g
Diameter 40.7 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#199
Obverse description The obverse design of the coin features the majestic dragon, portrayed with vibrant display of teal colored Portuguese-inspired patterned tiles. Embellishing the background are lotuses, the city flower of Macau, adding to the intricacy of the coin design. The accompanying texts are also thoughtfully arranged to resemble the Map of the Macau Peninsula.
Obverse script Chinese, Latin
Obverse lettering MACAU, CHINA 20 PATACAS 2024
Reverse description The reverse design of the coin features the Church of St. Joseph’s Seminary, which is intricately minted with high relief minting technique. Renowned for its ornate Baroque style architecture, the church is characterised with a curved pediment which displays an elaborate Jesuit insignia in the center of the facade, with two symmetrical bell towers on both sides of the top floor. Presented from a bottom-up perspective, the presentation immerses collectors, guiding their view along the broad flight of stairs up the magnificent church
Reverse script Chinese, Latin
Reverse lettering CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH`S SEMINARY ICREJA DO SEMINARIO DE S.JOSE 1 OZ 999 AG
Edge Milled
Mint
Mintage 2024 - Proof - 8 000
Numisquare ID 8182030200
Comments
×