The 100 Escudos banknote issued in 1973 by the Banco de Angola reflects the final years of Portuguese colonial rule in Angola, just before the country gained independence in 1975. This uncirculated note features classic Portuguese colonial design with intricate engravings and symbolic imagery tied to both Angola’s heritage and the Portuguese Empire. A historic and visually rich banknote, ideal for collectors of pre-independence African currency or colonial-era notes.
Obverse
Portrait of Portuguese poet Luiz Vaz de Camões (1524-1580) right, Portuguese Angolan National Coat of Arms centre, Denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO DE ANGOLA
CEM ESCUDOS
Translation: Bank of Angola, One Hundred Escudos
Reverse
Date Palm (Cocos nucifera)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100
BANCO DE ANGOLA
Translation: Bank of Angola
Watermark
Portrait of Luiz de Camões
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Printer
Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
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 | 1973 |
| Value | 100 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1958-1977) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 142 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
