Mozambique 1000 Meticais Samora Moisés Machel 2024 Pick 160 UNC Banknote
The Mozambique 1,000 Meticais 2024 Pick 160 banknote was issued by the Banco de Moçambique on 16 June 2024 as part of the country’s new 2024 Series. Printed on high-security paper substrate, it is the highest denomination of the series and combines advanced security technology with a tribute to Samora Moisés Machel, the first President of independent Mozambique.
Presented in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, this impressive banknote is one of the newest and most attractive high-denomination issues from Southern Africa.
Historical Background
The 2024 Series commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Banco de Moçambique and the 45th anniversary of the Metical, first introduced in 1980. While the lower denominations focus on agriculture and daily economic activity, the 1,000 Meticais celebrates Mozambique’s extraordinary wildlife, with elephants symbolizing the country’s rich biodiversity and protected national parks.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Mozambique
- Denomination: 1,000 Meticais
- Year: 2024
- Issue Date: 16 June 2024
- Pick Number: P-160
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Banco de Moçambique
- Currency: Mozambican Metical (MZN)
- Material: Paper
- Dimensions: 156 × 65 mm
- Printer: Crane Currency (United States)
Obverse
The obverse features:
- Portrait of Samora Moisés Machel
- Banco de Moçambique logo
- Denomination numerals
- Watermark portrait
- Security thread
- Serial numbers
Samora Moisés Machel (1933–1986) served as the first President of independent Mozambique from 1975 and remains one of the country’s most important historical figures. His portrait appears on all banknotes of the 2024 series.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Herd of African elephants
- Natural landscape of Mozambique
- Decorative security elements
- Large denomination numerals
The elephants symbolize Mozambique’s rich wildlife and the country’s internationally renowned conservation areas, including Gorongosa National Park and the Niassa Special Reserve, two of Africa’s most important wildlife sanctuaries.
Security Features
- Watermark of Samora Moisés Machel
- Electrotype 1000
- Embedded security thread
- Microprinting
- Raised intaglio printing
- Fine guilloche patterns
- UV security features
- Tactile marks for visually impaired users
- Serial numbering
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Mozambique 1000 Meticais 2024 Pick 160 UNC banknote represents the highest denomination of Mozambique’s newest banknote family. Combining elegant artwork, advanced security technology and an impressive wildlife design, it is one of the finest contemporary African banknotes.
Perfect for:
- Mozambique banknote collections
- African currency collections
- Elephant-themed banknotes
- Wildlife collections
- Modern world paper money
- UNC banknote collections
Collector’s Note
The Pick 160 is the first 1,000 Meticais issued in Mozambique’s 2024 Series, replacing the earlier 2006-series design. As the highest denomination currently in circulation, it showcases the country’s latest security features and reflects Mozambique’s commitment to celebrating both its national history and extraordinary natural heritage. The elephant reverse has already made it one of the most popular modern African banknotes among collectors.
