KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

1 angolar 1942 — Angola ( Pick: 68 )

Region: Africa
Front side
1 angolar Angola 1942 — Front side
Back side
1 angolar Angola 1942 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 angolar issued in Angola in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 68, placing it within the documented banknotes of this series.

The front design features "Provincia de Angola - Governo Geral de Angola; 1923 Issue; D.1942" in green, with a portrait of Diogo Cao at the lower left. The back side displays a waterbuck head at the center. The printing office for this note is Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (England).

This banknote has dimensions of 120 x 70 mm and is signed by Alvaro de Freitas Morna. The specific amount produced is not specified. The State Bank of Angola established the first issuance of currency in 1940.

Specifications

Signed by
Alvaro de Freitas Morna
Date of issue
28.03.1942
Printing office
Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (England)
Paper
Paper
Colour
Green
Dimensions
120 x 70 mm
Amount produced
Not specified
Pick catalog
68

About this banknote

The "Provincia de Angola - Governo Geral de Angola" 1 angolar banknote was issued in 1942. The printing was done by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, a prominent printing office based in England. This series was introduced under the signature of Alvaro de Freitas Morna, maintaining the continuity of designs since the 1923 issue.

The front side of the banknote features a portrait of Diogo Cao at the lower left, consistent with design #64. The back side displays the head of a waterbuck at the center. The note measures 120 x 70 mm and is printed in green on paper. It is catalogued as Pick number 68.

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