50 centavos 1919 — Mozambique ( Pick: R3 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 centavos issued in Mozambique in 1919. It is cataloged under Pick number R3. This note features a multicoloured front and a blue back, with dimensions of 138 x 79 mm.
The printing office responsible for this banknote was Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, located in the United Kingdom, which operated from 1856 to 1990. The banknote is printed on paper.
During this period, Mozambique was under Portuguese colonial rule, which lasted until its independence in 1975.
The printing office responsible for this banknote was Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, located in the United Kingdom, which operated from 1856 to 1990. The banknote is printed on paper.
During this period, Mozambique was under Portuguese colonial rule, which lasted until its independence in 1975.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 15 September 1919
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
- Colour
- Front multicolour Back blue
- Dimensions
- 138 x 79 mm
- Pick catalog
- R3
About this banknote
The Banco da Beira issued this 50 centavos note in Mozambique in 1919. This series was printed to facilitate smaller transactions within the colony. The banknotes were printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, a prominent printing office in the United Kingdom, known for its security printing.
The front of the banknote features intricate multicolored patterns and the coat of arms, along with inscriptions denoting the denomination in Portuguese. The back is predominantly blue, showcasing ornate geometric designs and the denomination "CINQUENTA CENTAVOS" prominently. This note is identified by its Pick number R3.
