Banknote Billet Macao 1000 patacas 2022

Remarks:

Émie par la Banque nationale d'outremer

This 1000 patacas banknote was issued by the territory of Macau, a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. The date printed on the note is 18 May 2020, with an effective issue date in 2022, and it belongs to series AB.

The pataca has been the official currency of Macau since 1894, issued jointly by two authorised issuing institutions: the Banco Nacional Ultramarino and the Banco da China, Macau Branch. This high-denomination banknote represents the largest denomination in the Macanese monetary system in general circulation.

Macau, whose monetary history is deeply shaped by its Portuguese colonial past as well as its progressive integration into the Chinese economic sphere, produces banknotes that often reflect this cultural duality. Macanese banknote issues are renowned for their elaborate graphic compositions, blending local heritage architecture, cultural symbols and modern security features.

Series AB designates a specific numbering series assigned during printing, making it possible to differentiate production batches and to facilitate the traceability and management of banknotes in circulation. This classification is commonly used in banknote numbering systems to identify the various issue series. The face value of 1000 patacas makes this a note intended primarily for high-value transactions, representing a significant fraction of local purchasing power.