中華人民共和國澳門特別行政區
(Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China)
中國银行
(Banco Da China / Bank of China, Est.1950)
Currency - Patacas (MOP)
Here are the two notes both released on 20.01.2025. These are the second phase of the 2020 series where the notes for 10 and 20 patacas were issued for circulation in early 2024. Traditionally, new banknotes are in demand before the new year and one would assume these were released to meet the public demand. The next two notes to be released are the 500 and 1000 patacas.
As there are two banknotes issuing authority in Macau (Bank of China and Banco Nacional Ultramarino), each bank is allowed to issue the following quantity: -
50 Patacsa - 50 million pieces; and
100 Patacas - 80 million pieces
The designs for this new series features Chinese traditional on the front, and on the back showcasing Macau's iconic landmarks and symbols. As expected, the design on the front is the same for both notes, except for the denomination values. This series is dated 18.05.2020.
All four notes issued since 2024 are all dated 18.05.2020. Whilst the most recent two notes are dated the same as the first two notes of 10 and 20 patacas, the General Manager of Macau Branch was only appointed to the role on 21/06/2024. The previous notes were signed by Mr Li Guang 李光 (tenure 2017-2024).
Director-Geral Da Sucursal de Macau - 賈天兵 Jia Tianbing
Date - 二零二零年五月十八日 (2020 May 18th)
Watermarks - Lotus flower and electrotype 50
Dimensions - 150mm x 70mm
Front - Southern Lion (represents the spirit of Macau). Bank of China building in Macau. To the top right is an image of a lion head printed in optically variable ink (OVI).
Back - Kiang Wu History Museum. This museum is located within the Kiang Wu Hospital in Macau, which was established in 1989 by the Kiang Wu Hospital Charity Association. The Kiang Wu History Museum building was built in 1892 and was once used as a pharmacy owned by Dr Sun Yat-sen, the Father of modern China. The building was then acquired by the Macau government in 2011. This museum is located at 58-68 Rua de Coelho do Amaral, Macau. Admission is free and open every day except Saturday and public holidays. Also printed in the background is a larger building. However, I am unable to say which or the name of this building. I have a feeling that it might be related to Kiang Wu Hospital.
One Hundred Patacas
Director-Geral Da Sucursal de Macau - 賈天兵 Jia Tianbing
Date - 二零二零年五月十八日 (2020 May 18th)
Watermarks - Lotus flower and electrotype 100
Dimensions - 154mm x 77.5mm
Front - Southern Lion (represents the spirit of Macau). Bank of China building in Macau. To the top right is an image of a lion head printed in optically variable ink (OVI).
Back - Tung Sin Tong Historical Archive Exhibition Hall. The building that housed Tung Sin Tong Historical Archive Exhibition Hall was built in 1924 and served as a free school, clinic and medication center. The exhibition hall was opened to the public in 2012. In 2012, Tung Sin Tong celebrated 120 years of its establishment and decided to open it's historical archives exhibition to the public. This museum is open every day except on Tuesday and Macau's public holidays. Admission is free. To the left is an image of a tree.