The 5 Kwanzas banknote issued in 2012 by the Banco Nacional de Angola reflects modern efforts to celebrate the nation’s heritage through its currency. This uncirculated note features captivating national symbols and a portrait of Dr. António Agostinho Neto, the country’s first president, set against intricate, colorful designs. Enhanced with advanced security elements, it’s a distinctive piece for collectors interested in contemporary African 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
5
Translation: National Bank of Angola
Reverse
Ruacana waterfall, Denomination above, National Coat of Arms left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINCO KWANZAS
5
Translation: Five Kwanzas
Watermark
Statuette of the “Kuku”, popularly known as The Thinker.
It is a piece of handicraft carved in wood, which represents an old man sitting in an attitude of deep meditation. But for Angolans it is much more than a handicraft product: it is a representation of wisdom, experience and knowledge.
© ajbbarbados (CC BY-NC)
Printer
Goznak (Гознак, Экспедиция заготовления государственных бумаг), Russian Federation (1818-date)
Comments
UV activity:
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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 | 5 Kwanzas 5 AOA = GBP 0.0041 |
| Currency | Second kwanza (1999-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 146 × 66 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
