China Macau 100 patacas Rooster Year Lunar Calendar PR66 PCGS silver coin 1981

Issued in 1981, this Macau 100 Patacas silver coin is part of the early and highly respected Lunar Calendar series and is dedicated to the Year of the Rooster. In Chinese culture, the Rooster symbolizes confidence, vigilance, honesty, and hard work, making this coin both culturally meaningful and visually striking. Struck in Proof quality and certified PR66 DCAM by PCGS, it represents a classic Macau zodiac issue with strong historical appeal.

The obverse features a proud rooster standing upright in full profile, its posture conveying alertness and authority. Fine engraving captures the bird’s sharp beak, expressive eye, comb, layered feathers, strong legs, and clawed feet. The detailed tail feathers arc gracefully behind the figure, adding balance to the composition. Chinese characters flank the rooster, while stars, the denomination “100 PATACAS,” and a crisp reeded border frame the mirrored fields and frosted relief.

The reverse displays the traditional coat of arms of Macau, crowned and supported by two winged angels holding symbolic objects. At the center is the Portuguese shield with smaller shields and decorative heraldic elements. Flowing banners below carry Portuguese inscriptions, while “MACAU” appears above and the date “1981” below. A surrounding ring of stars completes the elegant design.

Struck in silver and authenticated by PCGS, this Year of the Rooster coin is a noteworthy early zodiac issue, ideal for collectors of lunar themes, Asian symbolism, and classic Macau silver coinage.

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