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Angola – 50 Centavos to 1 Escudo Coins

The 50 centavos to 1 escudo coins of Angola represent an important stage in the monetary development of the former Portuguese colony, marked by the introduction of new metal alloys and the adaptation of coinage to local economic needs. The 50 centavos issues were minted in alpaca in 1927 and 1928 and later in bronze during the 1950s, reflecting technical adjustments and the search for greater durability in colonial circulation. The 1 escudo coins are particularly notable for their initial production in nickel, an alloy uncommon in Portuguese coinage of the period, followed by later issues in alpaca and bronze. As a group, these coins illustrate the modernization of Angola’s monetary system under Portuguese administration, featuring denominations suited to local commerce, distinctive iconography and production standards that differ from metropolitan issues.

Angola – 50 Centavos to 1 Escudo Coins – Colonial Numismatics

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Ref: AG.AG.13.02.B5

Angola, Nickel coin of 50 Centavos 1923 former portuguese colony of Angola, (VF/XF), World Coins Angola KM 65

€30.00

Angola, Nickel coin of 50 Centavos 1923 former portuguese colony of Angola, World Coins Angola KM 65. This coin is represented in most catalogs and yearbooks as being made of Cupro-nickel alloy but in fact it is a practically pure Nickel coin, these coins of 50 centavos were minted to order in England at "The Birmingham Mint Ltd." Metalworking company whose origins date back to 1762, in 1850 they began the production of tokens and coins, they reached their peak of production in this type of item between 1923 and 1935, they minted coins to order for several non-imperial countries, they also had partnerships with other English competitors, such as the case of "Kings Norton Mint" to which they subcontracted stamps and other services, which is why there are these coins dated 1923 marked with the mint mark K N on the reverse under the shield " these coins are rare and are considered patterns or provas are referenced in A. Gomes E6.04. (page 485 A. Gomes 2013)

Ref: AG.AG.13.02.B6

Angola, Nickel coin of 50 Centavos 1923 former portuguese colony of Angola, (VF/XF), World Coins Angola KM 65

€35.00

Angola, Nickel coin of 50 Centavos 1923 former portuguese colony of Angola, World Coins Angola KM 65. This coin is represented in most catalogs and yearbooks as being made of Cupro-nickel alloy but in fact it is a practically pure Nickel coin, these coins of 50 centavos were minted to order in England at "The Birmingham Mint Ltd." Metalworking company whose origins date back to 1762, in 1850 they began the production of tokens and coins, they reached their peak of production in this type of item between 1923 and 1935, they minted coins to order for several non-imperial countries, they also had partnerships with other English competitors, such as the case of "Kings Norton Mint" to which they subcontracted stamps and other services, which is why there are these coins dated 1923 marked with the mint mark K N on the reverse under the shield " these coins are rare and are considered patterns or provas are referenced in A. Gomes E6.04. (page 485 A. Gomes 2013)

Ref: AG.AG.13.02.B7

Angola, Nickel coin of 50 Centavos 1923 former portuguese colony of Angola, (VF+), World Coins Angola KM 65

€25.00

Angola, Nickel coin of 50 Centavos 1923 former portuguese colony of Angola, World Coins Angola KM 65. This coin is represented in most catalogs and yearbooks as being made of Cupro-nickel alloy but in fact it is a practically pure Nickel coin, these coins of 50 centavos were minted to order in England at "The Birmingham Mint Ltd." Metalworking company whose origins date back to 1762, in 1850 they began the production of tokens and coins, they reached their peak of production in this type of item between 1923 and 1935, they minted coins to order for several non-imperial countries, they also had partnerships with other English competitors, such as the case of "Kings Norton Mint" to which they subcontracted stamps and other services, which is why there are these coins dated 1923 marked with the mint mark K N on the reverse under the shield " these coins are rare and are considered patterns or provas are referenced in A. Gomes E6.04. (page 485 A. Gomes 2013)

Ref: AG.AG.14.02.A2

Angola, nickel bronze coin of 50 centavos 1928, Former Portuguese colony of Angola, (BU/UNC), World Coins Angola KM 69

€110.00

Angola, nickel bronze coin of 50 centavos 1928, Former Portuguese colony of Angola, (BU/UNC), World Coins Angola KM#69. This coin was created by Legislation: Decree nº13, of May 7, 1921, Provincial Ordinance nº241 of December 30, 1922, Provincial Ordinance nº142 of August 4, 1923, 12124 of August 14, 1926, it was the second series of 50 centavos coins issued for to circulate in Angola, coins with the date 1927 and 1928 were minted in Alpaca metal alloy (Cu 610 - Zn 200 - Ni 190).

Ref: AG.AG.14.02.A4

Angola, nickel bronze coin of 50 centavos 1928, Former Portuguese colony of Angola, (BU/UNC), World Coins Angola KM 69

€110.00

Angola, nickel bronze coin of 50 centavos 1928, Former Portuguese colony of Angola, (BU/UNC), World Coins Angola KM#69. This coin was created by Legislation: Decree nº13, of May 7, 1921, Provincial Ordinance nº241 of December 30, 1922, Provincial Ordinance nº142 of August 4, 1923, 12124 of August 14, 1926, it was the second series of 50 centavos coins issued for to circulate in Angola, coins with the date 1927 and 1928 were minted in Alpaca metal alloy (Cu 610 - Zn 200 - Ni 190).

Ref: AG.AG.14.02.B6

Angola coin of 50 centavos 1928 in alpaca, 50 centavos 1928 Angola, (VF+/XF), Former Colony Angola, World Coins Angola KM 69

€45.00

Angola, 50 centavos 1928 Nickel brass,"$50" centavos 1928 Angola, Former Colony Angola, World Coins Angola KM#69. Visit our catalog of coins from the Former Portuguese Colony of Angola, available for your collection. The Portuguese, under the command of Diogo Cão, during the reign of D. João II, arrived in Zaire in 1482. It was from here that the Portuguese conquest of this region of Africa, including Angola, began. The first step was to establish an alliance with the Kingdom of Congo, which dominated the entire region.