Signatures on Banco Nacional Ultramarino 2005 Banknotes

OBV: Macau 10 Patacas 2005

OBV: Macau 20 Patacas 2005

     There are 2 signatures representing the board of directors in this series. The signature on the left represents the Chief Executive Officer of Banco Nacional Ultramarino while the signature on the right represents the Executive Director of Caixa Geral de Depósitos at its time of issuance. However, the 20 patacas was the only banknote in this series that did not bear the signature of the Executive Director of Caixa Geral de Depósitos. Instead, it bears the signature of António Luís Neto who is a member of the Board of Directors of Banco Nacional Ultramarino.

Macanese Pataca 1990-96 Series

OBV: Portuguese Macau 10 Patacas 1991

OBV: Portuguese Macau 20 Patacas 1996

OBV: Portuguese Macau 50 Patacas 1992

     Here is a series of low denomination Portuguese currency with first prefix that was issued in Macau as a special territory of Portugal by Banco Nacional Ultramarino. Banknotes with first prefix are highly collectible. Here is the paper currency which a person is most likely to encounter if they were visiting Macau during the 1990s.

Portuguese Macau 10 Patacas 1991

OBV: Casa Memorial do Dr. Sun Yat-sen

REV: Ponte Governador Nobre de Carvalho

     Here is a Portuguese currency that was issued in Macau as a special territory of Portugal on the 8th of July 1991. The coat of arms of Portugal was replaced with BNU's logo in this new series of banknote. It bears the signature of João António Morais da Costa Pinto (Governor) and Abílio do Nascimento Martins Dengucho (Director-General of the Macau Branch). Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co., Ltd. London and authorised by Decree-Law No. 40/91/M, July 8th.

British Hong Kong SCB 20 Dollars 1992

OBV: Ancient Chinese Mythical Tortoise

REV: Coat of Arms of the British Government

     Here is a currency that was issued by Standard Chartered Bank on the 1st of January 1992 for Hong Kong. Note that the coat of arms of the British Government is featured on the reverse which signifies that Hong Kong is under British administration as a dependent territory. It bears the signature of an unknown Chief Financial Officer and an unknown Area General Manager. Printed by De La Rue Tai Po, Hong Kong by order of the Court of Directors.

Portuguese Macau 50 Patacas 1992

OBV: Chinese Northern Lion Dance

REV: Ponte Governador Nobre de Carvalho

     Here is a Portuguese currency that was issued in Macau as a special territory of Portugal on the 13th of July 1992. Lion dance are almost synonymous with Chinese New Year. Banco Nacional Ultramarino was one of the few early note-issuing banks to issue banknotes showcasing the Chinese New Year. It bears the signature of João António Morais da Costa Pinto (Governor) and Abílio do Nascimento Martins Dengucho (Director-General of the Macau Branch). Printed by Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda and authorised by Decree-Law No. 36/92/M, July 13th.

Portuguese Macau 20 Patacas 1996

OBV: Old Head Office of Banco Nacional Ultramarino

REV: Ponte Governador Nobre de Carvalho

     Here is a Portuguese currency that was issued in Macau as a special territory of Portugal on the 1st of September 1996. Banknote of 20 patacas was first introduced in 1996. It bears the signature of António José Sacadura Vieira Monteiro (Administrator) and Alberto Manuel Sarmento Azevedo Soares (Director-General of the Macau Branch). Printed by Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda and authorised by Decree-Law No. 8/96/M, February 5th.

Portuguese Macau 5 Patacas 1976

OBV: Portrait of O. Bispo D. Belchior Carneiro

REV: Lady and ships in centre

     Here is a Portuguese currency that was issued in Lisbon dated 18th of November 1976 for their overseas province of Macau. It bears the signature of Alberto Alves de Oliveira Pinto (President) and Rui Carvalho Fortes da Gama (I) under the management board. Rui Carvalho Fortes da Gama signs with an abbreviated signature on this issue. Printed by The De La Rue Company Limited and authorised by Executive Orders 39221 and 44891.