500 escudos 1972 — Mozambique ( Pick: 114 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 escudos issued in Mozambique in 1972. It is cataloged under Pick number 114. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes from Mozambique.
The note features a predominant color scheme of red and brown. It is printed on paper by De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.
The printing office has been operational since 1821.
The note features a predominant color scheme of red and brown. It is printed on paper by De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.
The printing office has been operational since 1821.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1972
- Printing office
- De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
- Colour
- Red and brown
- Pick catalog
- 114
About this banknote
**About this banknote**
The Banco Nacional Ultramarino issued this 500 escudos banknote in Mozambique in 1972. This series was introduced to provide currency tailored for the local economy during Mozambique's status as a Portuguese overseas territory. It was part of a series printed by De La Rue, a renowned printing office based in London.
The front side design features a portrait of Gago Coutinho, while the back displays an image of Sacadura Cabral alongside an aircraft. This banknote, identified as Pick 114, is characterized by its red and brown coloration and was produced on paper. De La Rue's involvement is notable for their expertise in security printing during this period.
