Issued by the Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) in 2013, this 20 Patacas banknote is part of Macao’s modern series celebrating its cultural heritage and historical landmarks.
The obverse features a prominent Macanese figure or allegorical representation, accompanied by denomination numerals, intricate guilloche patterns, and inscriptions in Portuguese and Chinese.
The reverse showcases iconic Macao architecture, including colonial buildings, temples, or cityscapes, representing the region’s unique blend of Portuguese and Chinese heritage. Decorative borders and repeating denomination elements complete the design.
Issuer: Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU)
Denomination: 20 Patacas
Year: 2013
Dimensions: Approx. 145 × 70 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, security thread, microtext, guilloche patterns
