100 kwanzas 1976 — Angola ( Pick: 111a )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 kwanzas issued in Angola in 1976. It is cataloged under Pick number 111a, identifying it within the issue. The front side design features "PEOPLES REPUBLIC," "Banco Nacional de Angola," and the year 1976, presented in a green color scheme on a multicolor underprint, with Antonio Agostinho Neto depicted on the right. The back side design shows textile factory workers, with arms illustrated at the lower left.
This banknote measures 139 x 66 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Saydi Viera Dias Mingas and Carlos Rocha Lilolwa.
The 100 kwanzas was part of Angola's currency during a period of significant political change following its independence from Portugal in 1975.
This banknote measures 139 x 66 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Saydi Viera Dias Mingas and Carlos Rocha Lilolwa.
The 100 kwanzas was part of Angola's currency during a period of significant political change following its independence from Portugal in 1975.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Saydi Viera Dias Mingas, Carlos Rocha Lilolwa
- Date of issue
- 8 January 1977
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green and cream
- Dimensions
- 139 x 66 mm
- Pick catalog
- 111a
About this banknote
The Banco Nacional de Angola issued the 100 kwanzas banknote (Pick 111a) on November 11, 1976. This release marked the first series of banknotes following Angola's independence from Portugal on November 11, 1975. The banknote measures 139 x 66 mm and is printed on paper.
The obverse features a portrait of Dr. António Agostinho Neto, Angola's first president, on the right side, with workers depicted in the background. The reverse shows textile factory workers at their stations, with the national coat of arms positioned at the lower left. The banknote is signed by Saydi Viera Dias Mingas, Deputy Governor, and Carlos Rocha Lilolwa, Finance Minister.
