Portuguese Macau 5 Patacas 1968

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 21st of March 1968 for their overseas province of Macau. The pledge of the bank, pagável na província de Macau (payable in the province of Macau) is featured on the reverse; it was later removed without explanation. It bears the signature of Samuel Rodrigues Sanches (Administrator) and Francisco José Vieira Machado (Governor) under the management board. Printed by The De La Rue Company Limited and authorised by Executive Orders 39221 and 44891.