5 Centavos 1927 [Angola]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
The central part features the coat of arms of the Portuguese colony of Angola. Below it is the stamped text of the Angolan monetary unit 1 macuta: "I MACUTA". In the upper part, along the curve of the coin's edge, is the text in Portuguese: "CINCO CENTAVOS" - "FIVE CENTAVOS". The edge of the coin is decorated with circular decorative elements.
Obverse
Along the curve of the coin's edge, from left to right, runs the text in Portuguese: "REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA - 1927" - "PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC - 1927". The central part depicts a female profile facing left, symbolizing Liberty. Below is the name of the colony Angola in Portuguese: "ANGOLA". The edge of the coin features a decorative raised pattern of circles.