Reverse Along the upper rim, the inscription 'REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA' (Portuguese Republic) in the state's main language. In the center, the denomination in two lines in Portuguese: '1 ESCUDO'. The rim features decorative tooth-like elements.
Obverse Along the upper rim, the inscription 'ANGOLA' in Portuguese. The central part features the coat of arms of this country from 1951-1975. Below it is the year of minting, 1956. The rim is decorated with raised tooth-like elements.