500 escudos 1970 — Angola ( Pick: 97 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 escudos issued in Angola in 1970. It is cataloged under Pick number 97, which identifies it within the issue. The front side features the Banco de Angola inscription, the year of issue, and the date 10.6.1970. The design includes a portrait of Americo Tomas on the left and the Port of Luanda at the center, presented in red on a multicolor underprint. The back side depicts two rhinoceroses, with printing credited to TDLR.
This note has a color scheme of red and cream. The dimensions are 150.00 x 000 mm. The front is signed by Signature 5.
At the time of issue, Angola was navigating its path towards independence, which was achieved shortly after in 1975.
This note has a color scheme of red and cream. The dimensions are 150.00 x 000 mm. The front is signed by Signature 5.
At the time of issue, Angola was navigating its path towards independence, which was achieved shortly after in 1975.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 10.06.1970
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red and cream
- Dimensions
- 150.00 x 000 mm
- Pick catalog
- 97
About this banknote
The Banco de Angola issued the 500 escudos banknote on June 10, 1970. This note was part of a series featuring the portrait of Américo Tomás, who served as the President of Portugal from 1958 to 1974. The banknote was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (TDLR) in England.
The front of the banknote displays a portrait of Américo Tomás on the left and the Port of Luanda at the center. The reverse side features two rhinoceroses. The note measures 150 x 75 mm and includes a watermark depicting a woman's head.
