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Macau was formerly a colony of the Portuguese Empire, after Ming China leased the territory as a trading post in 1557. Originally governing under Chinese authority and sovereignty, Portugal was given perpetual occupation rights for Macau in 1887. Macau remained under Portuguese control until 1999, when it was returned to China.
Obverse
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Depicts the coat of arms (1951-1976), the name of colony and value in Portuguese and Cantonese. ⋆ MACAU ⋆ |
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Reverse
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Depicts Portuguese escutcheon on upon a golden armillary sphere, name of country above, date below. REPUBLICA·PORTUGUESA |
Edge |
Characteristics
Material | Cupronickel |
Weight | 3.6 g |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Coin |
Mint |
Portuguese Mint and Official Printing Office (INCM)
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