50 escudos 1972 — Angola ( Pick: 100 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 escudos issued in Angola in 1972. It falls under Pick number 100 and is classified within a defined group of banknotes. The note features a design identifiable by "Banco de Angola" and the year "1972 Issue." The front side showcases a color scheme of green and brown against a multicolor underprint, with the arms positioned to the left and M. Carmona at the center right. The signatures of Mário de Oliveira, the Governor, and António Camacho Teixeira de Sousa, the Administrator, are present.
The back side design depicts plants and includes a watermark of M. Carmona. The dimensions of the note are 135 x 66 mm, and it is printed on paper. This note was produced by De La Rue, indicating a certain level of craftsmanship.
The printing office, De La Rue, is known for its historical role in producing banknotes. The issuance of this note occurred amid significant changes in Angola's economic landscape.
The back side design depicts plants and includes a watermark of M. Carmona. The dimensions of the note are 135 x 66 mm, and it is printed on paper. This note was produced by De La Rue, indicating a certain level of craftsmanship.
The printing office, De La Rue, is known for its historical role in producing banknotes. The issuance of this note occurred amid significant changes in Angola's economic landscape.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Mário de Oliveira (Governor), António Camacho Teixeira de Sousa (Administrator)
- Date of issue
- 1972-11-24
- Printing office
- De La Rue
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green and brown on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 135 x 66 mm
- Pick catalog
- 100
About this banknote
The Banco de Angola issued this series of banknotes in 1972. This issuance took place during the administration of Portugal over Angola, with the banknotes reflecting the colonial governmental structure. The introduction of this particular banknote series was officially dated to November 24, 1972.
The front of the 50 escudos banknote features a brown and green multicolor underprint, prominently displaying the arms of Angola on the left and the portrait of M. Carmona at the center right. The reverse side showcases plant motifs, and notable technical details include signatures by Mário de Oliveira and António Camacho Teixeira de Sousa. The banknote was printed by De La Rue and includes a watermark of M. Carmona.
