50 kwanzas 1975 — Angola ( Pick: 114 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Angola, dated 1975, carries a denomination of 50 kwanzas. The banknote features the inscriptions "PEOPLES REPUBLIC," "Banco Nacional de Angola," and "1979 Issue; 14.8.1979." It is presented in a color scheme of purple, brown, and black.
It is cataloged under Pick number 114. The front side design includes various inscriptions and details, while the back side design depicts field workers, with arms positioned at the lower left. This classification and catalog reference confirm its placement within the documented banknotes of the issue.
It is cataloged under Pick number 114. The front side design includes various inscriptions and details, while the back side design depicts field workers, with arms positioned at the lower left. This classification and catalog reference confirm its placement within the documented banknotes of the issue.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown and black
- Pick catalog
- 114
About this banknote
The Banco Nacional de Angola issued the 50 kwanzas banknote (Pick 114) on August 14, 1979. This series commemorates Angola's independence, with the date "11 de Novembro de 1975" inscribed below the bank's name.
The obverse features a portrait of Dr. António Agostinho Neto (1922–1979), Angola's first president, with workers in the background. The reverse depicts fieldworkers and includes the Angolan Coat of Arms at the lower left. This note measures 139 × 66 mm and was demonetized after its circulation period.
