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Currency name

Macanese pataca MOP converter to world currencies »

Currency code

MOP

Currency symbol

MOP$

Subunit

1/10 毫 (ho) (Chinese); 1/100 仙 (sin)(Chinese) or avos (in Portuguese)

Coins freq used

MOP$1, MOP$5, 1 ho, 5 ho

Coins rarely used

MOP$2, MOP$10, 2 ho

Banknotes freq used

MOP$10, MOP$ 20, MOP$50, MOP$100, MOP$500, MOP$1000

Banknotes rarely used

Central bank

Monetary Authority of Macao (www.amcm.gov.mo)

Currency users

Macao

Currency notes

Macanese pataca is pegged with Hong kong dollar at 1 HKD=1.032 MOP.

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The Macanese Pataca (MOP) is the official currency of Macau, a Special Administrative Region of China. It is the legal tender used for all transactions within Macau.

History:

The Macanese Pataca has a history dating back to the mid-20th century. It was first introduced in 1894 as the official currency of Macau when it was under Portuguese administration.

Macau was a Portuguese colony until its handover to China in 1999, after which it became a Special Administrative Region of China. Despite the change in sovereignty, the Pataca remained the official currency.

Coins and Banknotes:

The Macanese Pataca is subdivided into 100 avos.

Coins:

Coins currently in circulation are 10, 20, and 50 avos, as well as 1, 2, 5, and 10 Patacas.

Banknotes:

The most commonly used banknotes are 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, and 1000 Patacas.

Each banknote typically features important cultural, historical symbols, and landmarks of Macau.