{"title":"Macau","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenuine banknotes from Macau, the former Portuguese territory on the south coast of China. Macau is one of the few places in the world where commercial banks issue the money, so its notes come in two designs for every value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Macau banknotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pataca has been the currency of Macau for more than a century. For most of that time the Portuguese Banco Nacional Ultramarino was the only bank issuing notes; since 1995 the Bank of China has issued patacas as well, and the notes of both banks circulate side by side. Since 1999 Macau has been a Special Administrative Region of China, keeping its own currency. Its banknotes show landmarks such as the Guia Fortress lighthouse, historic churches, temples and the bridges to Taipa, blending Chinese and Portuguese heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/china\"\u003eChina\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hong-kong\"\u003eHong Kong\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/asia\"\u003eAsia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho issues Macau banknotes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo banks issue Macau's banknotes: Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) and the Bank of China, Macau Branch. Their notes have the same values and are equally valid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the pataca the same as the Hong Kong dollar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Macanese pataca is a separate currency, although it is pegged to the Hong Kong dollar and Hong Kong dollars are widely accepted in Macau.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is shown on Macau banknotes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecent series show Macau landmarks: the Bank of China notes feature sites such as the Guia Lighthouse and modern buildings and bridges, while BNU notes show historic churches, temples and Portuguese-era architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre your Macau banknotes genuine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Every note we sell is a genuine banknote, graded honestly and listed with its Pick number where one exists, with photos of front and back. 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