20 Patacas Year of the Rabbit, China

Dom Pedro V Theatre was built in 1860 by local Portuguese to commemorate their reigning king, Peter V. In 1873, the main faade of the building was renovated adopting a more neo-classical touch, including pilasters and a pediment on the main facade. Dom Pedro V Theatre, located on St. Augustines Square in Macau is one of the first western-style theatres in China.

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The 2011 issue features a gentle Rabbit alongside plum blossoms with alluring colors. The plum blossoms being one of the most beloved flowers in China, have been depicted in Chinese art and poetry for centuries.

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