Angola 50 Escudos 1972 UNC Banknote – Marechal Carmona | Coffee Plant |

Angola 50 Escudos 1972 UNC Banknote – Marechal Carmona | Coffee Plant |
CA$20.00

Issued by the Banco de Angola on 24 de Novembro de 1972, this 50 Escudos banknote features a finely engraved portrait of Marechal Óscar Carmona, former President of Portugal, representing Angola’s late colonial currency era. The reverse displays a detailed coffee plant (Coffea robusta), highlighting Angola’s historical role as a major coffee producer. Printed by Thomas De La Rue with intricate guilloché patterns, intaglio engraving, and rich multicolor security elements, this note is a desirable collectible from Portuguese Africa.

Banknote Details

  • Country: Angola

  • Issuer: Banco de Angola

  • Denomination: 50 Escudos

  • Year: 1972

  • Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)

  • Series: Lettered serial prefix (SD)

  • Front Design: Portrait of Marechal Carmona with national crest

  • Reverse Design: Coffee plant (Coffea robusta)

  • Printer: Thomas De La Rue (England)

  • Security Features: Intaglio engraving, multicolor guilloché, fine line work

** Please note that the Serial Number may not be the same as in the photo. **