20 escudos 1962 — Angola ( Pick: 92 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 escudos issued in Angola in 1962. It is cataloged under Pick number 92, which identifies it within the issue. Its documented characteristics place it among recorded banknotes of this type.
The front side features the Banco de Angola inscription and the year of issue, with a portrait of Americo Tomas positioned to the right and a dock depicted on the left. The design utilizes black on a multicolored underprint. The back showcases an image of gazelles running.
This note is printed on paper and measures 130 x 62 mm. It is signed by Carlos João Silva Moreira Rato, the Governor, and Ruy de Lima Pereira de Mello, the Administrator. The printing was executed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, from England.
The front side features the Banco de Angola inscription and the year of issue, with a portrait of Americo Tomas positioned to the right and a dock depicted on the left. The design utilizes black on a multicolored underprint. The back showcases an image of gazelles running.
This note is printed on paper and measures 130 x 62 mm. It is signed by Carlos João Silva Moreira Rato, the Governor, and Ruy de Lima Pereira de Mello, the Administrator. The printing was executed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, from England.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Carlos João Silva Moreira Rato (Governor), Ruy de Lima Pereira de Mello (Administrator)
- Date of issue
- 1962-06-10
- Printing office
- Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (England) - TDLR
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green, Yellow, Lilac and Black
- Dimensions
- 130 x 62 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 92
About this banknote
The Banco de Angola issued this series of 20 escudos banknotes in 1962. The issuance of this series aligned with Angola's status as a Portuguese overseas province during this period. The banknotes were signed by Carlos João Silva Moreira Rato as Governor and Ruy de Lima Pereira de Mello as Administrator, marking them with specific authority figures of the time.
The front side of the banknote features the Banco de Angola insignia and a portrait of Américo Tomás, with a dock depicted on the left, rendered in black on a multicolor underprint. The back side illustrates gazelles in motion. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, each note measures 130 x 62 mm and displays a color scheme of green, yellow, lilac, and black.
