Issued by the Banco de Moçambique in 1991, this 500 Meticais banknote is part of the post-independence series highlighting Mozambique’s national identity, cultural heritage, and economic development.
The obverse features a portrait of a prominent Mozambican figure or national emblem, accompanied by denomination numerals, intricate guilloche patterns, and inscriptions in Portuguese.
The reverse depicts Mozambican cultural motifs, traditional symbols, or architectural elements representing the country’s heritage and history. Decorative borders and repeating denomination elements complete the design.
Issuer: Banco de Moçambique
Denomination: 500 Meticais
Year: 1991
Dimensions: Approx. 150 × 70 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, security thread, guilloche patterns
