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1999 Macau Handover Seven-Coin Commemorative Set

1999 Macau Handover 7-Coin Set

The 1999 Macau Handover commemorative set contains seven uncirculated legal-tender coins authorised for the transfer of administration and the establishment of the Macau SAR on 20 December 1999. Struck by the Royal Canadian Mint, it is widely regarded as the last major Macau circulating-coin commemorative programme of the Portuguese administration period.

Sealed clear display case of the 1999 Macau seven-coin set next to the blue outer box
Factory sealed acrylic case plus themed outer box — packaging that collectors treat as part of the set’s completeness.

Seven denominations and Macau scenes

Denominations run from 10, 20 and 50 avos to 1, 2, 5 and 10 patacas (total face value MOP 18.80). One side of each coin carries a Macau landmark or local theme; the common side shows the historic Municipality of Macau coat of arms with angels supporting the shield.

  • 10 avos: Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park and a handshake; 20 avos: the Monetary Authority building with coins and gold bars; 50 avos: jetfoil, aircraft and Friendship Bridge.
  • 1 pataca: Macau Cultural Centre; 2 patacas: Ruins of St Paul’s with a Formula Three car; 5 patacas: Hotel Lisboa and greyhound racing; 10 patacas: the Governor’s Palace.
Close view of the seven 1999 Macau handover coins in the bilingual display card
The card is titled in Chinese, Portuguese and English as the 1999 Macau Uncirculated Coin Set.
Reverse of the sealed Macau set showing the common coat-of-arms sides
The common arms side appears across the set; the bimetallic 10-patacas piece is the largest coin.
Blue outer box of the 1999 Macau handover commemorative coin set
The outer box highlights Royal Canadian Mint craftsmanship and the worldwide limited edition.

Mintage and set integrity

  • Decree-Law No. 54/99/M capped each design at 288,888 pieces — equal to 288,888 complete sets.
  • Because the coins were issued for collectors rather than general circulation, original sealed acrylic, intact outer box and untouched surfaces matter most.

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