Portuguese Colony Coin List
The Portuguese colonization of Angola was a historical period that lasted from the 15th century until 1975. During this time, Portugal established its dominance over the Angolan territory, significantly influencing its culture, economy and monetary system.
Establishment of the colonial monetary system
In the first centuries of colonization, trade in Angola was mainly based on barter, using products such as shells, cloth and salt as a means of exchange. However, as the Portuguese presence was consolidated, a more formal monetary system was introduced. The first Portuguese coins to circulate in Angola were the reis and escudos, minted in the metropolis and transported to the colony. These coins coexisted with the traditional forms of exchange for a long time, reflecting the complex economic reality of the colony.
Evolution of Angolan currency under Portuguese rule
At the beginning of the 20th century, Portugal established the angolar as Angola's official currency, replacing the Portuguese real. This currency, divided into cents, was used until the country's independence in 1975. During this period, several series of coins were minted, including bronze, cupronickel and silver pieces. Angolan coins from the colonial era often featured motifs related to the Portuguese presence, such as the Portuguese coat of arms or portraits of Lusitanian monarchs and historical figures. These numismatic pieces not only served as a medium of exchange, but also acted as an instrument of colonial propaganda, reinforcing the idea of Angola as an integral part of the Portuguese empire.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Portuguese Colony coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Angola
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Angola.
Portuguese Colony RepublicCoin Catalog
Angola | 1/2 macuta
Angola | 1 macuta
Angola | 1 centavo
Angola | 2 centavos
Angola | 5 centavos
Angola | 10 centavos
Angola | 20 centavos
Angola | 50 centavos
Angola | 5 centavos (1 sledgehammer)
Angola | 10 centavos (2 macutas)
Angola | 20 centavos (4 mackerels)
Angola | 50 centavos
Angola | 10 centavos (300th Anniversary of the Revolution of 1648)
Angola | 20 centavos
Angola | 50 centavos
Angola | 10 escudos
Angola | 20 escudos
Angola | 50 centavos
Angola | 50 centavos
Angola | 1 escudo
Angola | 1 escudo
Angola | 2 1/2 escudos
Angola | 20 centavos
Angola | 10 escudos
Angola | 20 escudos
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