100 escudos 1961 — Mozambique ( Pick: 109 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 escudos issued in Mozambique in 1961. It is cataloged under Pick number 109. The note measures 166 x 84 mm and is printed on paper, featuring a colour scheme of green and cream.
Specific design elements and imagery are not provided. The catalog reference allows for identification within documented banknotes of this period.
The official monetary system of Mozambique underwent significant changes in the 1960s, marking a period of transition in its currency evolution.
Specific design elements and imagery are not provided. The catalog reference allows for identification within documented banknotes of this period.
The official monetary system of Mozambique underwent significant changes in the 1960s, marking a period of transition in its currency evolution.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 27 March 1961
- Colour
- Green and cream
- Dimensions
- 166 x 84 mm
- Pick catalog
- 109
About this banknote
The Banco Nacional Ultramarino issued this 100 escudos banknote in 1961. This series was introduced to standardize monetary circulation in Mozambique, a Portuguese colony at the time. The issuance coincided with broader economic measures by Portugal in its overseas territories.
The front of the note features a portrait of a Portuguese figure, framed within an elaborate design, along with inscriptions of the bank name and denomination. The back displays the bank's emblem, featuring a depiction of a ship. The banknote is identified by Pick number 109 and measures 166 x 84 mm, printed in green and cream colors.
