500 escudos 1962 — Angola ( Pick: 95 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 escudos issued in Angola in 1962. It is cataloged under Pick number 95, providing its reference within the issue. This denomination places it among documented banknotes from this year.
The front side of the note features the Banco de Angola inscription, along with the year of issue, 1962, and the date 10.6.1962. It displays a portrait of Americo Tomas, located either on the left or right, with the Port of Luanda depicted in the center. The design is red on a multicolor underprint. The back showcases two black rhinoceros images.
This banknote measures 150 x 75 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Carlos João Silva Moreira Rato and Fernando Correia Pessoa. The banknote was printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.
The front side of the note features the Banco de Angola inscription, along with the year of issue, 1962, and the date 10.6.1962. It displays a portrait of Americo Tomas, located either on the left or right, with the Port of Luanda depicted in the center. The design is red on a multicolor underprint. The back showcases two black rhinoceros images.
This banknote measures 150 x 75 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Carlos João Silva Moreira Rato and Fernando Correia Pessoa. The banknote was printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Carlos João Silva Moreira Rato (Governor), Fernando Correia Pessoa (Deputy Governor)
- Date of issue
- 1962-06-10
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 150 x 75 mm
- Amount produced
- Undetermined
- Pick catalog
- 95
About this banknote
The Banco de Angola issued the 500 escudos banknote in 1962. This series was introduced during a period of economic expansion in Angola, requiring an updated currency system to accommodate increased financial activities. The note was printed by De La Rue, London, a prominent security printing company known for producing banknotes worldwide.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of Américo Tomás alongside the Port of Luanda, set against red on multicolor underprint. The back side showcases two black rhinoceroses. This note bears the signatures of Governor Carlos João Silva Moreira Rato and Deputy Governor Fernando Correia Pessoa.
