KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

5 angolares 1947 — Angola ( Pick: 77 )

Region: Africa
Front side
5 angolares Angola 1947 — Front side
Back side
5 angolares Angola 1947 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 angolares issued in Angola in 1947. It is cataloged under Pick number 77. The note features the Banco de Angola, with an indication of its issue from 1944-1946 and a specific date of 1.1.1947. The front side displays a brown design on a yellow underprint, depicting three men on the left and a portrait of General Carmona on the right. The back side shows two women on the left and a small monument on the right, with a green color scheme.

This note is printed on paper and measures 135 x 70 mm. It is signed by Francisco Luís da Silva Duarte and Artur de Melo Quintela Saldanha. The banknote was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom.

This banknote's designs include significant figures and cultural representations in Angola. The issuance in 1947 coincided with notable developments in the country's currency.

Specifications

Signed by
Francisco Luís da Silva Duarte, Artur de Melo Quintela Saldanha
Date of issue
1 January 1947
Printing office
Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom
Paper
paper
Colour
brown on yellow underprint; green
Dimensions
135 x 70 mm
Pick catalog
77

About this banknote

The Bank of Angola issued this series of banknotes in 1947. The issuance followed economic adjustments in the region and was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited in the United Kingdom. This series features the signatures of Francisco Luís da Silva Duarte and Artur de Melo Quintela Saldanha.

The 5 angolares banknote measures 135 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. The front design includes a portrait of General Carmona alongside three men, set against a brown on yellow underprint. The reverse side features two women and a small monument, printed with green coloring by Waterlow & Sons.

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