1000 kwanzas 1991 — Angola ( Pick: 129c )
Banknote description
The front side features the text "PEOPLES REPUBLIC," "Banco Nacional de Angola," and "1991 Issue; 4.2.1991." It displays conjoined busts of José Eduardo dos Santos and António Agostinho Neto on the right, with a color scheme of brown, orange, purple, and red-violet on a multicolor underprint. The back shows "Banco Nacional" at the left center, a native doll on the right, and arms at the lower left. The watermark consists of the conjoined busts of José Eduardo dos Santos and António Agostinho Neto.
This banknote measures 157 x 69 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Pedro da Cunha Neto and Amílcar Silva. The printing office for this note is De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom. The 1000 kwanzas was issued shortly after the Angolan Civil War intensified, marking a significant moment in the country's economic journey.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Pedro da Cunha Neto (Governor), Amilcar Silva (Deputy Governor)
- Date of issue
- 1991-02-04
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brown, orange, purple, red-violet on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 157 x 69 mm
- Pick catalog
- 129c
About this banknote
The Banco Nacional de Angola issued the 1000 kwanzas note in 1991. The series was introduced as part of Angola's currency reform efforts during a period of economic transition. This specific issuance date, February 4, 1991, marks the official launch of the series under the governance of Pedro da Cunha Neto with Amilcar Silva as Deputy Governor.
On the front side, the banknote features conjoined busts of José Eduardo dos Santos and António Agostinho Neto, surrounded by brown, orange, purple, and red-violet colors on a multicolor underprint. The back side displays the Banco Nacional at the left center, a native doll at the right, and the national arms at the lower left. This note, identified as Pick 129c, was printed by De La Rue in London and carries Signature 18.
