The Macau Pataca (MOP) is the official currency of Macau, a Special Administrative Region of China. It is subdivided into 100 avos and is issued by the Monetary Authority of Macao. The pataca is used for everyday transactions in Macau, including shopping, dining, and entertainment. The currency symbol for the pataca is MOP$, and it is often pegged to the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). Banknotes come in various denominations, including 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, and 1,000 patacas. Coins are available in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 avos, as well as 1, 2, 5, and 10 patacas.