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Macanese Pataca (MOP)
The Macanese Pataca (MOP) is the official currency of Macau, pegged to the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) within a band. It is issued by the Monetary Authority of Macau and is widely used in the region.
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Converted amount
0.1238 USD
Exchange rate
1 MOP = 0.123767 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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MOP · Macanese Pataca
Macanese Pataca (MOP) Overview
The Macanese Pataca (MOP) is the official currency of Macau, a Special Administrative Region of China. It was introduced in 1894, replacing the Portuguese real. The currency is issued by the Monetary Authority of Macau, which oversees its circulation and stability. The pataca is subdivided into 100 avos.
The MOP is pegged to the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) at a rate of approximately 1 HKD = 1.03 MOP, with the exchange rate allowed to fluctuate within a band. This peg ensures stability and facilitates trade and tourism between Macau and Hong Kong. The currency is widely accepted in Macau, and the Hong Kong Dollar is also commonly used in daily transactions.
Macau's economy is heavily reliant on tourism and gaming, which significantly influences the demand for the pataca. The currency's stability is crucial for the region's economic growth. As a result, the Monetary Authority of Macau maintains a conservative monetary policy to preserve the pataca's value and support the local economy.
- Code
- MOP
- Symbol
- MOP
- Current rate
- USD / MOP
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
Introduced in 1894, initially pegged to the Portuguese escudo.
- Official name
- Macanese Pataca
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in Macau
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- Avo · 1 MOP = 100 Avo
- Countries
- China
- Territories
- Macau
- Issuing authority
- Monetary Authority of Macau
- Central bank
- Monetary Authority of Macau · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Pegged to the Hong Kong dollar
Common banknotes
MOP$10 · MOP$20 · MOP$50 · MOP$100 · MOP$500 · MOP$1000
Common coins
10 avos · 20 avos · 50 avos · MOP$1 · MOP$2 · MOP$5 · MOP$10
Also known as
Pataca · Macanese Pataca · MOP · MOP$
Practical notes
- Both MOP and HKD are accepted in Macau, but MOP is the official currency.
- The exchange rate is fixed at approximately 1 MOP = 1.03 HKD.
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Macanese Pataca questions
What is the MOP exchange rate?
The displayed rate is the latest available reference rate for USD/MOP. It can change throughout the day.
How can I convert MOP online?
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