this currency saw the reintroduction of coins. Although it suffered early on from high inflation, its value has now stabilized. Coins First series Coins in 10 and 50 cêntimo denominations are no longer used, as the values are minuscule. Second series During 2012–14, new coins were introduced in denominations of 50 cêntimos, 1, 5, 10 and 20 kwanzas. Banknotes First Series The banknotes are quite similar in design, with only different colours separating them. Second series The Banco Nacional de Angola issued a new series of kwanza banknotes on March 22, 2013, in denominations of 50, 100, 200 and 500 kwanzas. The other denominations (1000, 2000 and 5000 kwanzas) were issued on May 31, 2013. In 2017, the Banco Nacional de Angola issued 5 and 10 kwanzas banknotes as part of the family of banknotes first introduced in 2012. Third series In 2020, the Banco National de Angola introduced a new family of kwanza banknotes in denominations of 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 kwanzas. The new banknotes have a portrait of the first president of Angola, António Agostinho Neto. Banknotes of 200 to 2,000 kwanzas are printed on polymer substrate, while the 5,000 and 10,000 kwanzas banknotes are printed on cotton paper, with a 10,000-kwanza note to only be issued if necessary. Historical exchange rates This table shows the historical value of one U.S. dollar in Angola kwanzas: On several occasions during the 1990s, Angola's currency was the least valued currency unit in the world. Production The Angolan kwanza banknotes have been produced by De La Rue in England. See also Economy of Angola References External links Coin Types from Angola Lists, pictures, and values of Angola coin types Collection of coin - Angola Kwanza Currencies introduced in 1977