The 100 Escudos banknote issued in 1972 by the Banco de Angola is a notable example of Portuguese colonial currency, used just a few years before Angola’s independence in 1975. This uncirculated note features detailed engravings and symbolic illustrations reflecting both Portuguese influence and Angolan culture. It’s a historically significant piece that captures the economic and political atmosphere of colonial Angola in the early 1970s. A valuable addition to any collection focused on African or colonial-era banknotes.
Obverse
Portrait of Marshal António Óscar de Fragoso Carmona (1869-1951), the 11th President of Portugal (1926-1951) in centre, Portuguese Angolan National Coat of Arms to the left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO DE ANGOLA
CEM ESCUDOS
Translation: Bank of Angola, One Hundred Escudos
Reverse
Date palm
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO DE ANGOLA
100
Translation: Bank of Angola
Watermark
M. Carmona
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Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Comments
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Features
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Angola |
| Ruling authority | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1972 |
| Value | 100 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1958-1977) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 142 × 71 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
