1 escudos 1921 — Angola ( Pick: 55 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 escudo issued in Angola in 1921. It is cataloged under Pick number 55, identifying it within the issue. This note features a front side design that includes the text "Banco Nacional Ultramarino," the year of issue, and a portrait of Francisco de Oliveira Chamico on the left. The design incorporates arms at the bottom center and a steamship seal on the right.
The back side design depicts a seated allegorical woman looking out at ships. The dimensions of the banknote are 130 x 81 mm, and it is produced on paper. The note is signed by Henrique José Monteiro de Mendonça and João Henrique Ulrich, with printing attributed to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co.
This banknote exhibits a color palette featuring black, dark green, pink, orange, and red. The State Bank of Angola was established in 1926, following the issuance of this note.
The back side design depicts a seated allegorical woman looking out at ships. The dimensions of the banknote are 130 x 81 mm, and it is produced on paper. The note is signed by Henrique José Monteiro de Mendonça and João Henrique Ulrich, with printing attributed to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co.
This banknote exhibits a color palette featuring black, dark green, pink, orange, and red. The State Bank of Angola was established in 1926, following the issuance of this note.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Henrique José Monteiro de Mendonça, João Henrique Ulrich
- Date of issue
- 1921-01-01
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson & Co.
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black, dark green, pink, orange, red
- Dimensions
- 130 x 81 mm
- Pick catalog
- 55
About this banknote
The Banco Nacional Ultramarino issued this series in 1921, specifically on January 1. The series was introduced as part of the Banco Nacional Ultramarino's efforts to provide a stable currency for Angola during its colonial administration. The banknotes were printed by the esteemed firm Bradbury Wilkinson & Co.
The front side of the note features a portrait of Francisco de Oliveira Chamico on the left and the arms of the Banco Nacional Ultramarino at the bottom center. On the right is a steamship seal, Type III. The back side displays an allegorical woman seated and looking out at ships. This note, identified as Pick number 55, measures 130 x 81 mm and is signed by Henrique José Monteiro de Mendonça and João Henrique Ulrich.
