澳门是一个典型的微型外向型自由经济体，也是全球为数不多的全开放自由港，虽然经济规模不大，内部市场狭小，但有自身的独特优势和巨大的发展潜力。澳门金融概况最初，澳门流通的货币是中国的银两和铜钱。１９世纪末，当葡萄牙实行金本位制时，澳门仍沿用中国的银本位制。１ Macao is a typical miniature export-oriented free economy and one of the few free ports in the world. Although its economy is small and its internal market is small, Macao has its own unique advantages and great potential for development. Macao’s Financial Profile Initially, the currency in circulation in Macau was China’s silver and copper coins. In the late 19th century, when Portugal adopted the gold standard, Macao still used China’s silver standard. 1