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Does Macao use Portuguese currency?

The Macao pataca is the legal tender of Macao, and it is often called "Portuguese currency" in Macao and Hong Kong.

The costs of goods sold and services provided in Macao are calculated in MOP, but Hong Kong dollars or other currencies can also be used. Up to now, the Macao currency is also called "Portuguese currency" by the locals.