500 meticais 1980 — Mozambique ( Pick: 127 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 meticais issued in Mozambique in 1980. It is cataloged under Pick number 127, which identifies it within the issue. The denomination and year place it among documented banknotes for this time.
The note features a color scheme of light cyan/blue with dark blue intaglio printing. Its dimensions are 140 x 68 mm. It was printed by Banco de Moçambique.
The banknote's design showcases elements characteristic of early post-independence currency in Mozambique.
The note features a color scheme of light cyan/blue with dark blue intaglio printing. Its dimensions are 140 x 68 mm. It was printed by Banco de Moçambique.
The banknote's design showcases elements characteristic of early post-independence currency in Mozambique.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 16 June 1980
- Printing office
- Banco de Moçambique
- Colour
- light cyan/blue with dark blue intaglio printing
- Dimensions
- 140 x 68 mm
- Pick catalog
- 127
About this banknote
The Banco de Moçambique issued this 500 meticais banknote in 1980. This series was introduced as part of Mozambique's new currency system following its independence from Portugal in 1975. The currency aimed to support economic development and national identity in the newly independent nation.
The front side of the banknote features a depiction of a political assembly and groups of people. The back side shows scenes of scientific experimentation and workers using machinery. This specific note, identified as Pick 127, was printed by the Banco de Moçambique and has dimensions of 140 x 68 mm, with light cyan and dark blue intaglio printing.
