5 kwanzas 2012 — Angola ( Pick: 151a )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 kwanzas issued in Angola in 2012. It is cataloged under Pick number 151a, which identifies it within the issue. The banknote is characterized by its blue and brown color scheme and dimensions of 146 x 66 mm.
The front side features the text "PEOPLES REPUBLIC," along with "Banco Nacional de Angola" and the designation "2012 Issue" dated "10.2012." A square on the left showcases woven fabric patterns, while the heads of Dos Santos and Neto are depicted on the right. The back presents a grey design with the coat of arms on the left and the Ruacana waterfall on the right.
The banknote is printed on paper. The Ruacana waterfall is a well-known natural landmark in Angola.
The front side features the text "PEOPLES REPUBLIC," along with "Banco Nacional de Angola" and the designation "2012 Issue" dated "10.2012." A square on the left showcases woven fabric patterns, while the heads of Dos Santos and Neto are depicted on the right. The back presents a grey design with the coat of arms on the left and the Ruacana waterfall on the right.
The banknote is printed on paper. The Ruacana waterfall is a well-known natural landmark in Angola.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- October 2012
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue and brown
- Dimensions
- 146 x 66 mm
- Pick catalog
- 151a
About this banknote
The Banco Nacional de Angola issued this 5 kwanzas banknote in October 2012 as part of a series highlighting Angola's natural landmarks. This series was introduced to showcase the country's rich cultural and geographical heritage.
The obverse features conjoined busts of António Agostinho Neto (1922–1979), Angola's first president, and José Eduardo dos Santos (1942–), who served as president from 1979 to 2017. The reverse depicts the Ruacana Falls, a significant waterfall in Angola's Kunene region, with the national coat of arms to the left. The banknote measures 146 x 66 mm and includes a watermark of the "Kuku" statuette, commonly known as "The Thinker."
