Macau Coins have been steadily rising even during a drop in precious metals prices. Macau Grand Prix coins and medals recently made headlines with one once silvers and golds selling in the thousands. These Silver and Gold Macau Grand Prix coins are the first issued for highly popular yearly Macau Grand Prix and are highly sought after by collectors and investors alike. The famous Macau Grand Prix is said to be a stepping stone to the world of Formula 1 Grand Prix racing. Past winners include, Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, David Coulthard and a host of other top F1 drivers.
The 1978 Grand Prix Silver and Gold coins were minted to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Macau Grand Prix. The 100 Patacas are struck in Sterling Silver, 39mm, with a face value of 100 Patacas (Over 12Usd). Additional, a rare 100 Patacas Copper-nickel was also struck as a trail pattern. These are highly sought after and can sell in the thousands. The 500 Patacas 22 gm Gold Grande Premio has a mintage of 5,500 and like their silver counterpart they are the first coins in the history of Macau to be struck in Proof!
Many of the 5,500 coins minted have been melted,handled and mistreated.
1978 Macau Grande Prix Coins (With Logo’s):
1978 Macau Silver Grande Prix (In original Mint Capsule Box and Certificate) – Usd$POA
Specifications: Material: .925 Silver Face Value: 100 Patacas Weight 28.2800g Subject: 25th Anniversary of Macau Grand Prix Obverse: Church facade flanked by stars. Reverse: Race car with advertising logos.
The 1978 Silver Grand Prix with Logos has a low mintage of just 610 Pieces.
1978 Macau Silver Grande Prix (In original 1978 plastic yellow cover) – Usd$POA
Specifications: Material: .925 Silver Face Value: 100 Patacas Weight 28.2800g Subject: 25th Anniversary of Macau Grand Prix Obverse: Church facade flanked by stars. Reverse: Race car with advertising logos.
Date: 1978 Mintage: 610
1978 Macau Silver Grande Prix Coin (With Logos) PF69 – Usd$POA- Usd $POA
Specifications: Material: .925 Silver Face Value: 100 Patacas Weight 28.2800g Subject: 25th Anniversary of Macau Grand Prix Obverse: Church facade flanked by stars. Reverse: Race car with advertising logos.
Date: 1978 Mintage: 610
1978 Macau Grande Prix Coins (No Logo’s):
1978 Macau Grande Premio Silver Proof No ads (In original mint Capsule with Box and Certificate)- Usd $
Specifications: Material: .925 Silver Face Value: 100 Patacas Weight 28.2800g Subject: 25th Anniversary of Macau Grand Prix Obverse: Church facade flanked by stars. Reverse: Race car without advertising logos.
Date: 1978 Mintage: 5,000
1978 Macau Grande Premio Silver Proof No ads (In Capsule)- Usd $
Specifications: Material: .925 Silver Face Value: 100 Patacas Weight 28.2800g Subject: 25th Anniversary of Macau Grand Prix Obverse: Church facade flanked by stars. Reverse: Race car without advertising logos.
Date: 1978 Mintage: 5,000
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