The 500 Kwanzas banknote issued in 2020 by the Banco Nacional de Angola celebrates the country’s rich cultural heritage and modern progress. This uncirculated note features a portrait of Dr. António Agostinho Neto, Angola’s first president, along with national emblems, traditional motifs, and enhanced security features. A standout addition for collectors of modern African banknotes.
Obverse
Portrait of Dr. António Agostinho Neto (1922-1979), who 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 right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO NACIONAL DE ANGOLA
500
QUINHENTOS KWANZAS
Translation: National Bank of Angola, Five Hundred Kwanzas
Reverse
Gap of Tundavala in Huila, Denomination lower left, National Coat of Arms lower right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO NACIONAL DE ANGOLA
500 QUINHENTOS
KWANZAS
Translation: National Bank of Angola, Five Hundred Kwanzas
Printer
Giesecke+Devrient (Giesecke & Devrient), Leipzig, Germany (1852-date)
Features
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Angola |
| Ruling authority | Republic (1992-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2020-2024 |
| Value | 500 Kwanzas 500 AOA = GBP 0.41 |
| Currency | Second kwanza (1999-date) |
| Composition | Polymer (SAFEGUARD™) |
| Size | 126 × 66 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Intaglio, Offset |
