KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

50 kwanzas 1979 — Angola ( Pick: 114 )

Region: Africa
Front side
50 kwanzas Angola 1979 — Front side
Back side
50 kwanzas Angola 1979 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 kwanzas issued in Angola in 1979. It is cataloged under Pick number 114, which identifies it within the issue.

The front side design includes the text "PEOPLES REPUBLIC," "Banco Nacional de Angola," and "1979 Issue; 14.8.1979," presented in purple, brown, and black. The back side features field workers with arms at the lower left. This note has dimensions of 139 x 66 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by the 13th signature in this issue. The printing office responsible for this banknote is the Banco Nacional de Angola.

The precise amount produced is not specified. The 50 kwanzas note is part of Angola's currency issued during a period marked by significant economic developments following independence.

Specifications

Signed by
13
Date of issue
14.08.1979
Printing office
Banco Nacional de Angola
Paper
Paper
Colour
Purple, brown, and black
Dimensions
139 x 66 mm
Amount produced
Not specified
Pick catalog
114

About this banknote

The Banco Nacional de Angola issued the 50 kwanzas banknote (Pick 114) on August 14, 1979. This release commemorated Angola's independence, which was declared on November 11, 1975.

The obverse features a portrait of Dr. António Agostinho Neto (1922–1979), Angola's first president, with workers in the background. The reverse depicts field workers and includes the Angolan Coat of Arms at the lower left. The note measures 139 x 66 mm and is printed in purple, brown, and black.

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