50 kwanzas 1984 — Angola ( Pick: 118 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 kwanzas issued in Angola in 1984. It is cataloged under Pick number 118, identifying it within the documentation of this issue. The note's specific characteristics place it among recorded banknotes from Angola.
The front side features deep brown and green designs on a light green and tan underprint, depicting the conjoined busts of José Eduardo dos Santos and António Agostinho Neto at the right. The back side design presents a classroom scene with a teacher, and the arms are positioned at the lower left.
This note measures 142 x 66 mm and is signed by José Carlos Victor de Carvalho and Mario Pizarro. The watermark depicts a bird, though it is described as weak. The issuance of this note in 1984 coincided with Angola's ongoing civil conflict, which lasted until 2002.
The front side features deep brown and green designs on a light green and tan underprint, depicting the conjoined busts of José Eduardo dos Santos and António Agostinho Neto at the right. The back side design presents a classroom scene with a teacher, and the arms are positioned at the lower left.
This note measures 142 x 66 mm and is signed by José Carlos Victor de Carvalho and Mario Pizarro. The watermark depicts a bird, though it is described as weak. The issuance of this note in 1984 coincided with Angola's ongoing civil conflict, which lasted until 2002.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Jose Carlos Victor de Carvalho, Mario Pizarro
- Date of issue
- 1984-01-07
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Deep brown and green on light green and tan underprint
- Dimensions
- 142 x 66 mm
- Pick catalog
- 118
About this banknote
The Banco Nacional de Angola issued the 50 kwanzas banknote (Pick 118) on January 7, 1984. This release was part of a series featuring prominent national figures, including the first President, António Agostinho Neto, and his successor, José Eduardo dos Santos.
The obverse displays conjoined busts of Neto and dos Santos at the right. The reverse features a classroom scene with a teacher and students, with the national coat of arms at the lower left. The banknote measures 142 x 66 mm and has a watermark depicting "O Pensador," a wooden carving considered a national symbol.
