100000 meticais 1993 — Mozambique ( Pick: 139 )

Region: Africa

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 100000 meticais issued in Mozambique in 1993. It is cataloged under Pick number 139. The dimensions of the note are 165 x 69 mm and it features a color scheme of red, brown-orange, and olive-brown on a multicolored underprint.

The signature on the banknote is that of Adriano Maleiane. It is printed on paper by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, based in England.

The note was part of monetary adjustments in Mozambique during the early 1990s, a time marked by economic changes following the end of civil conflict in the country.

Specifications

Signed by: Adriano Maleiane
Date of issue: 16 June 1993
Printing office: Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (England)
Paper: Paper
Colour: Red, brown-orange, and olive-brown on multicolored underprint
Dimensions: 165 x 69 mm
Pick catalog: 139

About this banknote

The Banco de Moçambique issued the 100,000 meticais banknote in 1993 as part of its currency series during a period of significant economic adjustments. This release aimed to address the inflationary pressures Mozambique faced in the early 1990s, necessitating higher denomination banknotes to facilitate transactions.

The front side of the note features a depiction of the Banco de Moçambique building, accompanied by the national emblem. On the reverse, Cahora Bassa Dam is illustrated. The note measures 165 x 69 mm, printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, and is signed by Adriano Maleiane.