Product Description:
This stunning 200 Meticais banknote from Mozambique showcases both the nation’s rich history and its iconic wildlife. The note is beautifully designed with a vibrant blue color scheme and intricate details, making it a must-have for collectors of African currency.
Obverse Design:
- Striking blue background.
- Portuguese text.
- Lion in green SPARK, which changes color depending on the viewing angle.
- A tree symbolizing growth and strength.
- Lion used as a registration device for added security.
- The logo of the Bank of Mozambique.
- Prominent portrait of Samora Moisés Machel, Mozambique’s first president and a key figure in its independence.
Reverse Design:
- Blue background.
- Portuguese text.
- Depiction of stick figures representing daily life in Mozambique.
- A beautiful illustration of a reclining lioness with her cubs and a standing lion, symbolizing the nation’s rich wildlife.
- Lion as a registration device for security.
- Outline map of Mozambique.
- A quill symbolizing education and progress.
- Stick figures, continuing the cultural theme.
Security Features:
- Windowed security thread with demetalized "BM 200" ensuring authenticity.
- Watermark: Samora Moisés Machel with electrotype 200 and Cornerstones, adding an extra layer of protection against counterfeiting.
Specifications:
- Issuer: Bank of Mozambique (Banco de Moçambique).
- Value: 200 Meticais.
- Script: Latin.
- Material: Polymer.
- Size: [Specify size if known].
- Condition: [Specify condition: Uncirculated/Circulated].
- Period: Republic of Mozambique (1990-present).
Why Collect This?
This 200 Meticais banknote is a perfect representation of Mozambique’s legacy, combining the country’s history through the image of Samora Moisés Machel and its natural beauty with the depiction of lions. Whether you are a collector of African banknotes or world currencies, this note is an essential addition to your collection.
