The 10 Kwanzas banknote issued in 2012 by the Banco Nacional de Angola is part of the modern series designed to showcase Angola’s post-war development and cultural identity. This uncirculated note features a portrait of Dr. António Agostinho Neto, Angola’s first president, along with national symbols and native wildlife. Printed with advanced security features, it reflects the country’s transition into a stable and modern economy. A great addition for collectors of African and modern world banknotes.
Obverse
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
10
Translation: National Bank of Angola
Reverse
Luena waterfall, Denomination above, National Coat of Arms left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEZ KWANZAS
10
Translation: Ten Kwanzas
Watermark
Statuette of the “Kuku”, popularly known as The Thinker.
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Printer
Goznak (Гознак, Экспедиция заготовления государственных бумаг), Russian Federation (1818-date)
Comments
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Features
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Angola |
| Ruling authority | Republic (1992-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 10 Kwanzas 10 AOA = GBP 0.0081 |
| Currency | Second kwanza (1999-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 146 × 66 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
