Macao, Portugal. 500 Escudos 1999 Proof set
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A 1999 INCM double commemorative set of two 500 Escudos coins marking the handover of Macau to the People’s Republic of China, comprising a bi-metallic lamellar coin (gold 916.6/1000, 3.1 g; silver 925/1000, 14 g; 30 mm) and a 925/1000 silver coin (14 g; 30 mm); total weight 17.10 g; worldwide mintage 5,000; in pristine uncirculated condition (FDC) in the original blue-velvet wooden presentation box with the Certificate of Authenticity from INCM.
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[PT] Lot Description: Superb and rare commemorative double coin set issued by the National Mint and Coinage Press (INCM) in 1999, marking the Transfer of Sovereignty of Macau to the People’s Republic of China. The set consists of two 500 Escudos coins with a PROOF finish:Coin 1 (Bi-metallic Lamellar): Gold of 916.6/1000 (3.1 g) and Silver of 925/1000 (14 g). Total weight: 17.10 g. Diameter: 30 mm.Coin 2: Silver 925/1000. Total weight: 14 g. Diameter: 30 mm.Design (by Paula Lourenço): Obverse with the iconic Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge (Macau-Taipa Bridge) and the paving stones pattern. Reverse with a traditional junk boat.Worldwide Mintage Limit: Only 5,000 copies produced.Condition:The coins are in their original issue state (FDC / Fleur de Coin), properly protected in transparent acrylic capsules. Includes the luxurious wooden presentation case lined with blue velvet on the inside and the corresponding INCM Certificate of Guarantee and Authenticity. Please carefully review the attached photographs to assess the excellent condition of the lot.[EN] Lot Description: Superb and rare commemorative double coin set issued by the Portuguese Mint (INCM) in 1999, marking the Handover of Macau to the People's Republic of China.The set consists of two 500 Escudos coins with a premium PROOF finish:Coin 1 (Bi-metallic Lamellar): 916.6/1000 Gold (3.1 g) and 925/1000 Silver (14 g). Total weight: 17.10 g. Diameter: 30 mm.Coin 2: 925/1000 Silver. Total weight: 14 g. Diameter: 30 mm.Design (by Paula Lourenço): Obverse depicting the Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge (Macau-Taipa Bridge) over the traditional Portuguese pavement. Reverse features a traditional junk boat.Worldwide Mintage Limit: Only 5,000 sets produced.Condition:The coins are in pristine, uncirculated condition (FDC / Mint State), protected inside original clear acrylic capsules. Complete with the original luxury wooden presentation box lined with blue velvet and the official Certificate of Authenticity issued by INCM. Please examine the photos closely to appreciate the stunning condition of this lot.
[PT] Lot Description: Superb and rare commemorative double coin set issued by the National Mint and Coinage Press (INCM) in 1999, marking the Transfer of Sovereignty of Macau to the People’s Republic of China. The set consists of two 500 Escudos coins with a PROOF finish:Coin 1 (Bi-metallic Lamellar): Gold of 916.6/1000 (3.1 g) and Silver of 925/1000 (14 g). Total weight: 17.10 g. Diameter: 30 mm.Coin 2: Silver 925/1000. Total weight: 14 g. Diameter: 30 mm.Design (by Paula Lourenço): Obverse with the iconic Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge (Macau-Taipa Bridge) and the paving stones pattern. Reverse with a traditional junk boat.Worldwide Mintage Limit: Only 5,000 copies produced.Condition:The coins are in their original issue state (FDC / Fleur de Coin), properly protected in transparent acrylic capsules. Includes the luxurious wooden presentation case lined with blue velvet on the inside and the corresponding INCM Certificate of Guarantee and Authenticity. Please carefully review the attached photographs to assess the excellent condition of the lot.[EN] Lot Description: Superb and rare commemorative double coin set issued by the Portuguese Mint (INCM) in 1999, marking the Handover of Macau to the People's Republic of China.The set consists of two 500 Escudos coins with a premium PROOF finish:Coin 1 (Bi-metallic Lamellar): 916.6/1000 Gold (3.1 g) and 925/1000 Silver (14 g). Total weight: 17.10 g. Diameter: 30 mm.Coin 2: 925/1000 Silver. Total weight: 14 g. Diameter: 30 mm.Design (by Paula Lourenço): Obverse depicting the Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge (Macau-Taipa Bridge) over the traditional Portuguese pavement. Reverse features a traditional junk boat.Worldwide Mintage Limit: Only 5,000 sets produced.Condition:The coins are in pristine, uncirculated condition (FDC / Mint State), protected inside original clear acrylic capsules. Complete with the original luxury wooden presentation box lined with blue velvet and the official Certificate of Authenticity issued by INCM. Please examine the photos closely to appreciate the stunning condition of this lot.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country/province
Macao, Portugal
Year/period and variation
1999 Proof set
Denomination
500 Escudos
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Uncirculated (not released for circulation)
Number of objects
2
Theme
History
Coin type
World Coins (non Euro coins pre-2000)
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