100 escudos 1962 — Angola ( Pick: 94 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 escudos issued in Angola in 1962. It is cataloged under Pick number 94. This denomination features a design that includes the text "Banco de Angola" and the year of issue, along with a portrait of Americo Tomas positioned on the right side and the Salazar bridge on the left. The background displays a lilac color on a multicolored underprint. On the reverse, elephants are depicted at a watering hole.
The note measures 142 x 69 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Carlos João Silva Moreira Rato and Henrique Belford Corrêa da Silva. The printing office responsible for this note is Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, based in England.
The amount produced for this denomination is not specified. The introduction of this note occurred during a period of transition in Angola's currency, reflecting characteristics of the nation's monetary practices at the time.
The note measures 142 x 69 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Carlos João Silva Moreira Rato and Henrique Belford Corrêa da Silva. The printing office responsible for this note is Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, based in England.
The amount produced for this denomination is not specified. The introduction of this note occurred during a period of transition in Angola's currency, reflecting characteristics of the nation's monetary practices at the time.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Carlos João Silva Moreira Rato, Henrique Belford Corrêa da Silva
- Date of issue
- 1962-06-10
- Printing office
- Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (England)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Lilac on multicolored underprint
- Dimensions
- 142 x 69 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 94
About this banknote
The Banco de Angola issued the 100 escudos banknote on June 10, 1962. This release was part of a series featuring the portrait of Américo Tomás, who served as the President of Portugal from 1958 to 1974.
The obverse of the banknote displays a portrait of Américo Tomás on the right and the Salazar Bridge over the Kwanza River on the left. The reverse features an illustration of elephants at a watering hole. The note measures 142 x 70 mm and was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited in England.
