1000 escudos 1973 — Angola ( Pick: 108 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1000 escudos issued in Angola in 1973. It is cataloged under Pick number 108, placing it within documented banknotes of this issue.
The front side displays "Banco de Angola; 1973 Issue; 10.6.1973" with an olive and blue design on a multicolor underprint. Luiz de Camoes is depicted on the right side of the front. The back side features a waterfall design. A watermark of Luiz de Camoes is present, along with the text "44 Angola."
This banknote is printed on paper and carries the signature designated as Signature 11. The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
The front side displays "Banco de Angola; 1973 Issue; 10.6.1973" with an olive and blue design on a multicolor underprint. Luiz de Camoes is depicted on the right side of the front. The back side features a waterfall design. A watermark of Luiz de Camoes is present, along with the text "44 Angola."
This banknote is printed on paper and carries the signature designated as Signature 11. The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Signature 11
- Date of issue
- 10 June 1973
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Olive and blue on multicolor underprint
- Pick catalog
- 108
About this banknote
The Banco de Angola issued the 1,000 escudos banknote on June 10, 1973. This issuance occurred during Angola's period as an overseas province of Portugal, prior to its independence in 1975.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Portuguese poet Luiz Vaz de Camões on the right and the Portuguese Angolan National Coat of Arms in the center. The reverse side depicts the Kalandula waterfalls. The banknote measures 158 x 80 mm and includes a watermark of Luiz de Camões. It was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
