Angola 100 Kwanzas 2012

The 100 Kwanzas banknote issued in 2012 by the Banco Nacional de Angola is part of the modern currency series highlighting the country’s national identity, leadership, and post-civil war development. This uncirculated note features a portrait of Dr. António Agostinho Neto, Angola’s first president, along with national emblems and enhanced security features. It reflects Angola’s progress and stability in the 21st century. A striking example of modern African banknote design and a must-have for collectors.

Obverse

Deep olive green and deep brown on light tan, light green, orange, and dominant yellow underprint; red and black serial number.
Portraits of José Eduardo dos Santos (1942), in background, is an Angolan politician who served as President of Angola from 1979 to 2017, and António Agostinho Neto (1922-1979) in front, was an Angolan politician and poet. He served as the 1st President of Angola (1975–1979), having led the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) in the war for independence (1961–1974) in circle at right, Denomination at left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANCO NACIONAL DE ANGOLA

100

Translation: National Bank of Angola

Reverse

Deep brown on light tan, gold, sky blue, and orange underprint.
Binga waterfalls with bird in flight above falls, Denomination above, National Coat of Arms left and below denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CEM KWANAS

100
BINGA

Translation: One Hundred Kwanzas

Watermark

© gyoschak (CC BY-NC-SA)

Printer

Goznak (Гознак, Экспедиция заготовления государственных бумаг), Russian Federation (1818-date)

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