| Issuer | Macau |
|---|---|
| Year | 1972-1973 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Avos (0.50 MOP) |
| Currency | Pataca (1894-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#7, Schön#4 |
| Obverse description | The legend in Portuguese and Cantonese around the coat of arms of Macau |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | * MACAU * 伍 澳 毫 門 * 50 AVOS * |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | REPUBLICA · PORTUGUESA *1972* |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1972 - - 1 600 000 1973 - - 4 840 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 5324023590 |
| Comments |