Description

1980 Macau Gold Lunar Monkey 1000 Patacas Coin is part of the Macau first Series Lunar Gold collection.

1980年澳門猴年生肖紀念金幣，面值1000元，重量1/2盎司，成色91.6%，精製鏡面，發行量5500枚

Both the Macau gold and silver Lunar Monkey coins attract strong interests at shows and sales. However, 2016 being the Year of the Monkey. Coins with the Monkey theme will be in strong demand through the Year Of The Monkey.

Macau coins and medals have seen tremendous growth over the past few years since the Handover back to China. This change has seen many mainland Chinese collectors focus their interest and collection towards Macau’s precious medals.

The former Portuguese colony is now home to many Chinese from the mainland and with their habits of collecting and holding precious medals and art. It is highly likely that these this lunar gold will remain a good asset well into the future.

*Note this 1980 Macau lunar shows signs of hairlines. The sales price is reduced to reflecting this. Please feel free to ask any questions prior to purchase.