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20 Patacas (Year of the Rabbit)
Country: Macau
(China)
Denomination: 20 Patacas
20 MOP = 2.48 USD
Year: 2011
Material: Silver (.999)
Weight: 31.1 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 40.7 mm
Type: Non circulating coin
Catalog list: macauchina
Description:
Obverse
Dom Pedro V Theatre was built in 1860 by local Portuguese to commemorate their reigning king, Peter V. In 1873, the main façade of the building was renovated adopting a more neo-classical touch, including pilasters and a pediment on the main façade. Dom Pedro V Theatre, located on St. Augustine’s Square in Macau is one of the first western-style theatres in China.
Reverse
The 2011 issue features a gentle Rabbit alongside plum blossoms with alluring colours. The plum blossoms being one of the most beloved flowers in China, have been depicted in Chinese art and poetry for centuries
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