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500 Patacas Year of the Pig
| Issuer | Monetary Authority of Macao |
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| Year | 2007 |
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| Diameter | 22 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central depiction of the iconic ruined façade of the Church of St. Paul (Ruins of São Paulo), rendered in high relief with detailed architectural elements including pilasters, niches, and pediment. The Latin legend 'MACAU CHINA' arcs along the upper right field, while Chinese characters reading '中國澳門' are inscribed vertically along the left field. The date '2007' appears in the lower exergue. A beaded border frames the entire design. |
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| Obverse script | Latin/Chinese |
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| Reverse description | A stylized pig rendered in vibrant red color enamel, depicted in profile facing left and adorned with an engraved peony floral motif on its body, occupies the central field. The pig is set against a diamond-shaped cartouche, with elaborate gilt floral and foliate scrollwork — including chrysanthemum and lotus blossoms — filling the surrounding field. A small Chinese seal script cartouche appears to the lower left of the central device. The denomination '500圓' and legend 'PATACAS' are inscribed in two lines along the lower field. A plain rim borders the design. |
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