Description
🇲🇴 Macau – 10 Patacas Banknote (2003)
General Information
Country / Region: Macau (Macao SAR, China)
Issuing Bank: Banco da China (Macau)
Denomination: 10 Patacas
Currency Code: MOP
Date of Issue: 8 December 2003
Pick Number: Pick #102a
Serial Number: ES70336
Front (Obverse) Design
Languages Used:
Chinese
Portuguese
English
Main Text:
“Banco da China”
“Dez Patacas” (Portuguese for Ten Patacas)
Central Chinese Characters: 壹拾圓 (Ten Yuan / Ten Patacas)
Right-side Image: Guia Lighthouse, one of Macau’s most famous landmarks
Left-side Elements:
Serial number printed vertically
Decorative lotus flower motif (symbol of Macau)
Color Scheme: Red, pink, and light brown tones
Security & Printing Features
Fine guilloché line patterns
Watermark area (left blank field)
Intaglio printing (raised ink feel)
High-quality multi-color background patterns
Unique serial numbering
Physical Characteristics
Material: Paper banknote
Orientation: Horizontal
Condition (per holder): Very Fine (VF)
Visible circulation wear
Creases and softness present
Design details still clear
Holder / Grading Information
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: Very Fine
Internal Reference Number: 25
Website shown: dimcurrency.com
The holder is for protection and identification, not an official government grading
Historical & Collector Notes
Issued shortly after Macau’s return to China (1999), during early SAR-era currency series
Banco da China is one of the authorized banks allowed to issue Macau banknotes
Common denomination, but collectible in graded or well-preserved condition