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Macau — 20 Patacas 2017, BOC bank UNC
Regular banknote with a face value of 20 patacas, issued on 6 November 2017 by the Bank of China in Macau (Banco da China). Printed on paper, variant with signature Li Guang (李光), part of the 2008–2017 series.
On the obverse — façade of the Ruins of St. Paul's in the center, golden lotus at the bottom left near the watermark. Main color — purple and multicolored. Inscriptions in Chinese and Portuguese.
On the reverse — headquarters building of the Bank of China in Macau in the center left, elements of modern architecture and ornaments. Multicolored printing with a predominance of purple, green, and orange tones. The design emphasizes Macau's historical heritage and modern Chinese banking presence.
Security features:
- watermark — golden lotus and numeral «20»
- windowed security thread with demetallized inscription BANK OF CHINA
- solid security thread
- microtext, intricate ornaments
- fluorescent serial numbers and elements under UV light
- see-through matching elements
Of interest to collectors of Asian banknotes from the 2010s, Macau issues by BOC, series featuring the Ruins of St. Paul's, and themes of colonial heritage, Chinese influence, and the lotus as a symbol.