5 Kwanzas ND (1977) front 5 Kwanzas ND (1977) back
5 Kwanzas ND (1977) photo
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5 Kwanzas ND

1977 year
Copper-nickel 6.9 g 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Angola
Period
People's Republic (1975-1992)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1977
Value
5 Kwanzas (5&nbspAOK)
Currency
Kwanza (1977-1990)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
6.9 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Thickness
2.05 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
21 September 1990
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#4563
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Large value, dots near rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5 KWANZAS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

"1975" is NOT the date letter. It is commemorating the event of the declaration of Angola as "People's Republic of Angola".

Interesting fact

The 5 Kwanzas ND (1977) coin from Angola was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent figure in Angolan art and culture. The coin features a portrait of Agostinho Neto, the first president of Angola, on the obverse, and the national emblem of Angola on the reverse. The coin was minted in 1977 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Angola's independence from Portugal.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1977)  - - - - - -

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