Macau 1999 100 Patacas Silver & Gold-Plated Bimetallic Proof Coin

This stunning bimetallic proof coin was issued in 1999 to commemorate the historic transfer of sovereignty over Macau from Portugal to China. Denominated at 100 Patacas, the coin was minted by the Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (INCM) of Portugal and blends historical richness with symbolic design to honor Macau's bicultural legacy.

Obverse: Features the coat of arms of Portugal flanked by two angels with wings extended. Below is the Latin phrase “CIDADE DO NOME DE DEUS DE MACAU NÃO HÁ OUTRA MAIS LEAL,” which translates to “City of the Name of God, Macau, There is None More Loyal.” Surrounding stars and inscriptions include “MACAU” in Latin and Chinese characters, with the denomination “100 PATACAS” at the base.

Reverse: Depicts a powerful maritime scene symbolizing East-West cultural exchange. On the left is a Portuguese galleon bearing the Cross of the Order of Christ; to the right, a traditional Chinese junk. A gold-plated oval inset showcases architectural detail from the Ruins of St. Paul’s—an iconic symbol of Macau. The year “1999” is inscribed at the top.

Specifications:
- Year: 1999
- Country: Macau (Issued by Portugal)
- Denomination: 100 Patacas
- Composition: Silver with a gold-plated inset
- Diameter: 40 mm
- Thickness: 3.3 mm
- Finish: Proof
- Mint: INCM (Portugal)

This coin is both a collector's piece and a historical memento of Macau’s cultural convergence and the end of over four centuries of Portuguese administration. It serves as a tribute to the legacy of mutual respect and cooperation between East and West.

• Denomination: 100 Patacas
• Year: 1999
• Diameter: 40 mm
• Mint Mark: N/A
• Thickness: 3.3 mm
• Grade: Ungraded