Macau 20 Patacas, 2011

20 Patacas from Macau. Issued in 2011. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 40.7 mm and weighs 31.1 g.

Obverse

The 2011 issue features a gentle Rabbit alongside plum blossoms with alluring colors. The plum blossoms being one of the most beloved flowers in China, have been depicted in Chinese art and poetry for centuries.

Reverse

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 facade. Dom Pedro V Theatre, located on St. Augustine’s Square in Macau is one of the first western-style theatres in China.

Edge

Reeded