10 Patacas
Macau · Banco da China and Banco Nacional Ultramarino
The 10 Patacas 2023 Year of the Rabbit commemorative is a special-issue banknote issued by Banco da China to celebrate the Chinese zodiac animal for 2023. The obverse features a stylized red rabbit, Chinese lantern, and SPARK 10 design elements. The reverse displays the iconic Banco da China building in Macau, the historic A-Ma Temple, and additional rabbit imagery representing lunar prosperity. Measuring 138 x 69 mm, this note is part of a comprehensive zodiac series issued from 2012-2023 celebrating each lunar year.
Highlights
ReasonCommemorative issuance celebrating the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese lunar calendar as part of Macau's annual zodiac banknote series.
DesignStylized rabbit imagery integrated with Chinese zodiac symbols and Macanese cultural landmarks including A-Ma Temple and Banco da China headquarters.
Security features4-mm wide windowed security thread with demetalized 10 and lotus flower watermark with electrotype 10.
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