Overview

Issued for Portuguese Mozambique by the Banco Nacional Ultramarino with a provisional black overprint for the Banco de Moçambique, this 100 Escudos banknote commemorates colonial monetary history and transition.

Key Features & Details:

• Country: Mozambique
• Denomination: 100 Escudos
• Material: Paper
• Condition: Uncirculated (UNC) – Crisp paper, clean edges, vibrant green ink, and sharp corners.
• Obverse (Front): Portrait of Aires de Ornelas at right, prominent “BANCO DE MOÇAMBIQUE” overprint across center, date 27 de Março de 1961, and serial number C38056918.
• Reverse (Back): Circular seal of the Banco Nacional Ultramarino featuring a sailing ship (caravel), ornamental green patterns, and text “PAGÁVEL EM MOÇAMBIQUE”.
• Serial Number: C38056918 (Exact note shown in photos will be delivered)

Collector Value:

A historic African banknote representing Mozambique’s monetary transition period from Portuguese administration to independence.