50 escudos 1962 — Angola ( Pick: 93 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 escudos issued in Angola in 1962. It is cataloged under Pick number 93. The dimensions of the note are 135 x 65 mm, printed on paper.
The front side features the title "Banco de Angola," the year of issue, and a light blue color on a multicolor underprint. A portrait of Américo Tomás is depicted on the right, with an airport on the left. The back design shows various animals around a water hole. This note is signed by Carlos João Silva Moreira Rato (Governor) and António Camacho Teixeira de Sousa (Administrator).
Printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom, the specific amount produced is not specified. The State Bank of Angola was officially established on July 19, 1935, which led to the issuance of various banknotes in the region.
The front side features the title "Banco de Angola," the year of issue, and a light blue color on a multicolor underprint. A portrait of Américo Tomás is depicted on the right, with an airport on the left. The back design shows various animals around a water hole. This note is signed by Carlos João Silva Moreira Rato (Governor) and António Camacho Teixeira de Sousa (Administrator).
Printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom, the specific amount produced is not specified. The State Bank of Angola was officially established on July 19, 1935, which led to the issuance of various banknotes in the region.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Carlos João Silva Moreira Rato (Governor), António Camacho Teixeira de Sousa (Administrator)
- Date of issue
- June 10, 1962
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Light blue on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 135 x 65 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 93
About this banknote
The issuing authority for this banknote is the Banco de Angola, which released the series in 1962. This series was introduced on June 10, 1962, during a period of Portuguese administration in Angola. The banknotes were printed by De La Rue in London.
The front side design features a light blue color on a multicolor underprint, displaying a portrait of Américo Tomás on the right and an airport on the left. The signatures of Governor Carlos João Silva Moreira Rato and Administrator António Camacho Teixeira de Sousa appear on the note. The back depicts various animals at a water hole. The note is cataloged as Pick number 93.
