Parted Circle Puzzle - Solution

The Puzzle:

You have nine circles (divided into 16 smaller sectors). Each has a different pattern of holes. Which two of them can form an opaque (non-transparent) circle when stacked on top of each other?

Circles can be rotated and/or overturned.

Author: Peter Grabarchuk
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