Angola
Angola new signature 2,000-kwanza note (B548b) confirmed
03 05, 2018 16:21 Category: Africa
Like B548a, but new signature. Prefix LA.
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
Angola new sig 1,000-angola note (B547b) confirmed
22 04, 2018 08:55 Category: Africa
Like B547a, but new signature. Prefix IB.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Angola new signature 500-kwanza note (B546b) confirmed
30 10, 2017 19:56 Category: Africa
Like B546a, but new signature. Prefix GA.
Courtesy of Murtaza Karimjee (www.africanbanknotes.blogspot.com).
Angola new signature 100-kwanza note (B544b) confirmed
26 10, 2017 10:07 Category: Africa
Like B544a, but new signature (Valter Filipe Duarte da Silva). Prefix DB.
Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).
Angola new 10-kwanza note (B551) confirmed
19 01, 2017 15:30 Category: Africa
B551 (PNL): 10 kwanzas (US$0.10)
Pink. Front: José Eduardo dos Santos & António Agostinho Neto. Back: Coat of arms; pelican flying over Luena waterfalls. Windowed security thread with demetalized BNA 10. Watermark: The Thinker. Printer: (Goznak). 145 x 66 mm.
a. OUTUBRO 2012. Signature 14. Prefix WA. Intro: 2017.
Courtesy of Christian Fouillot (
Angola new 5-kwanza note (B550) confirmed
19 01, 2017 15:31 Category: Africa
B550 (PNL): 5 kwanzas (US$0.05)
Blue. Front: José Eduardo dos Santos & António Agostinho Neto. Back: Coat of arms; bird flying over Ruacana waterfalls. Windowed security thread with demetalized BNA 5. Watermark: The Thinker. Printer: (Goznak). 145 x 66 mm.
a. OUTUBRO 2012. Signature 14. Prefix YA. Intro: 2017.
Courtesy of Christian Fouillot (
Angola chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
26 02, 2015 11:31 Category: The Banknote Book | Africa
The Angola chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 28-page catalog covers notes issued by the Banco de Angola (Bank of Angola) from 1927 to 1973, and the Banco Nacional de Angola (National Bank of Angola) from 1976 to present. Published 27 February 2015.
Each chapter of The Banknote Book includes detailed descriptions and background information, full-color images, and accurate valuations. The Banknote Book also features:
- Sharp color images of note’s front and back without overlap
- Face value or date of demonetization if no longer legal tender
- Specific identification of all vignette elements
- Security features described in full
- Printer imprint reproduced exactly as on note
- Each date/signature variety assigned an individual letter
- Variety checkboxes for tracking your collection and want list
- Date reproduced exactly as on note
- Precise date of introduction noted when known
- Replacement note information
- Signature tables, often with names and terms of service
- Background information for historical and cultural context
- Details magnified to distinguish between note varieties
- Bibliographic sources listed for further research
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Angola new sig/date (01.2011) 50-kwanza note confirmed
02 09, 2013 11:14 Category: Africa
50 kwanzas, JANEIRO DE 2011. Like BNA B37, but new date and signature 13 (José de Lima Massano and Ricardo Daniel Sandao Queiroz Viegas d’Abreu).
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
Angola new 1,000-, 2,000-, and 5,000-kwanza notes confirmed
24 06, 2013 20:33 Category: Africa
On 31 May 2013, Banco Nacional de Angola issued the above denominations.
Courtesy of Francisco Marques.
Angola new 50-, 100-, 200-, and 500-kwanza notes confirmed
11 04, 2013 13:55 Category: Africa
On 22 March 2013, Banco Nacional de Angola issued the above denominations. The remaining three denominations (1,000, 2,000, and 5,000 kwanza) are scheduled to be introduced on 31 May 2013.
Courtesy of Francisco Marques and Thomas Augustsson.
Angola new sig/date (2011.01.00) 10-kwanza note confirmed
05 04, 2013 10:06 Category: Africa
10 kwanzas, JANEIRO DE 2011. Like BNA B36, but new signature and new date.
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
Angola new sig/date (2011) 5-kwanza note confirmed
04 03, 2013 17:40 Category: Africa
5 kwanzas, JANEIRO DE 2011. Like BNA B35 (P144), but new date and new signatures (José de Lima Massano and Unknown.).
Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.
Angola new kwanza note designs unveiled
16 03, 2013 17:56 Category: Africa
According to an article on MacauHub dated 26 December 2012, the Banco Nacional de Angola intends to issue new banknotes denominated in 5,000 and 10,000 kwanzas (US$52 and $104, respectively) in 2013. The lower denominations are expected to be revised and issued later in 2013. Currently the largest denomination is the 2,000-kwanza note (BNA B42).
According to an article on MacauHub dated 22 January 2013, the bank will make an official statement on 29 January regarding the issuance of the new notes.
New coins are to be introduced starting 18 Febuary, followed by new notes issued from March to June. Illustrations of Falls Cuemba (Bie), are printed in the denomination of 50 Kwanzas, the Binga Falls (Kwanza Sul), in footnote 100 Kwanzas, the Falls Thiumbue (Lunda Sul), in footnote 200 Kwanzas, the Falls Andulo (Bie), at 500 note Kwanzas, the Falls Kalandula (Malanje), in 1000 Kwanzas note, the Falls Dande (Bengo), footnote 2000 Kwanzas and Dam Kapanda (Malanje), in note 5000 Kwanzas.
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts, Jay Mollindo, and Phil Martin.
Angola authorized to issue new notes in early 2013
26 06, 2012 12:09 Category: Africa
According to an article on Angop dated 26 June 2012, the Angolan National Assembly (Parliament) has passed a law authorizing the Banco Nacional de Angola to issue new banknotes and coins in early 2013. The current banknotes in denominations of 1 to 2,000 kwanza were initially issued in 1999 to 2003, and have not had any changes to their security features since that time. The bank is authorized to issue new notes up to 10,000 kwanza (US$105), but plans to issue 5,000- and 10,000-kwanza notes only if necessary. Existing notes will remain legal tender.
The new 2012 series notes will bear different features from the current ones, particularly microprinting and ultraviolet features. The paper notes will bear a watermark depicting the figure of the “thinker,” a symbol of the national culture. Among other features, the notes will also bear two lightly overlapped effigies of the late founder of the Nation, António Agostinho Neto and the incumbent head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos.
Angola new date (2011) and signature 100- and 200-kwanza notes confirmed
04 04, 2012 20:48 Category: Africa
100 kwanza (US$1.05), JANEIRO DE 2011. Like P147, but new date and new signatures.
200 kwanza (US$2.10), JANEIRO DE 2011. Like P148, but new date and new signatures.
Courtesy of Rui Manuel Palhares.
Angola new date (2011) and signature 500-, 1,000-, and 2,000-kwanza notes confirmed
06 12, 2011 11:22 Category: Africa
500 kwanza (US$5.25), JANEIRO DE 2011. Like P149, but new date and new signatures.
1,000 kwanza (US$10.50), JANEIRO DE 2011. Like P150, but new date and new signatures.
2,000 kwanza (US$21), JANEIRO DE 2011. Like P151, but new date and new signatures.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Rui Manuel Palhares.
Angola to issue new note family by end of 2011
09 10, 2011 09:18 Category: Africa
According to an AngoNotícias article dated 3 October 2011, the Banco Nacional de Angola plans to introduce new banknotes before the end of the year. The new series will contain a 5,000-kwanza (US$53) denomination for the first time, and will replace the co-joined portrait of José Eduardo dos Santos and Agostinho Neto with kings of Angola and nature scenes.
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Courtesy of Thomas Krause.
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Courtesy of Thomas Krause.
Angola new date (2010) and signature 5-, 10-, and 50-kwanza notes confirmed
01 12, 2011 14:19 Category: Africa
5 kwanza (US$0.05), MAIO DE 2010. Like P144, but new date and new signatures.
10 kwanza (US$0.10), MAIO DE 2010. Like P145, but new date and new signatures.
50 kwanza (US$0.10), MAIO DE 2010. Like P146, but new date and new signatures.
Courtesy of Alexey Semakov and Hartmut Fraunhoffer.
