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banknote
Object Type
banknote
Museum number
2005,0204.75
Denomination
escudo
, 50
Description
Banknote.
(whole)
Portrait of Henrique de Carvalho at right. Coat of arms at upper centre. Craverio Lopes airport at left. Design printed in green and multicolour.
(obverse)
Wildebeast herd at waterhole at centre. Design printed in green.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
Banco de Angola
Production date
1956
Production place
Issued in:
Angola
Materials
paper
Dimensions
Length:
134.000 millimetres
Width:
68.000 millimetres
Location
Not on display
Subjects
airport
politician/statesman
mammal
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Henrique de Carvalho
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Naomi Weaver
Acquisition date
2005
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
2005,0204.75
Banknote serial number
1KW0176180