Bank of China Pataca Banknotes (1999 Edition)
Banknotes sample:
| Denomination | Main Patterns | Main Colours | Note-issuing Date | Signatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOP1000 | Obverse: the logo of Bank of China, Sai Van view Reverse: the building of Bank of China in Macau, image of Lotus |
Orange | 20 December 1999 | Zhu Chi |
| MOP500 | Obverse: the logo of Bank of China, Ponte de Amizade Reverse: the building of Bank of China in Macau, image of Lotus |
Green | ||
| MOP100 | Obverse: the logo of Bank of China, Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal Reverse: the building of Bank of China in Macau, image of Lotus |
Blue | ||
| MOP50 | Obverse: the logo of Bank of China, University of Macau Reverse: the building of Bank of China in Macau, image of Lotus |
Dark grey | ||
| MOP20 | Obverse: the logo of Bank of China, A-Ma Temple Reverse: the building of Bank of China in Macau, image of Lotus |
Bluish violet |
| Security Features | Introduction |
|---|---|
| Watermark | The Lotus image could be seen against light on both sides of banknote. |
| Concealed Denomination | When the face side of banknote is viewed sideways against light, the denomination numeral could be seen on the embossed carving horizontal lace at the right top corner. |
| Intaglio Printing | The surface of banknote could give lumpy feeling of embossed carving in touch. |
| Offset See-through Features | The figure “M” could be seen against light with exactly aligned printing on both sides of banknote. |
| Fluorescent Denomination Numeral | The denomination numeral of banknote could be seen under ultraviolet light. |
| Fluorescent Colours | Under ultraviolet light, the colours of image would exhibit fluorescent light. |
| Intaglio Micro-printing | Under magnifying glass, the denomination numeral of the banknote could be seen at the top on both sides. |
