{"product_id":"mozambique-5-libras-1934-p-r32-f-cancelled","title":"Mozambique 5 Libras 1934 P-R32 F CANCELLED","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn a rare and historic piece of Portuguese colonial African currency with this Mozambique 5 Libras banknote dated 1934 (Pick P-R32) in Fine (F) condition, featuring an official CANCELLED \/ perforated marking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued by the Companhia de Moçambique (Mozambique Company) in Mozambique, this banknote was part of a unique private colonial currency system used during the early 20th century under the Portuguese Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese notes are now demonetized and highly collectible, especially in cancelled form, which represents official withdrawal from circulation and adds historical authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanknote Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front of the banknote features the Portuguese coat of arms placed over an armillary sphere, surrounded by laurel leaves, symbolizing imperial authority and maritime heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther design elements include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortuguese inscriptions: “Companhia de Moçambique”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePromise to pay the bearer five pounds sterling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssue location: Beira, 15 January 1934\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRepeated denomination “CINCO 5” patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design reflects the colonial administrative and financial system of Portuguese Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse presents a clean and bold layout with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge denomination text “CINCO LIBRAS ESTERLINAS”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeated numeric values\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymmetrical engraving and security patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis minimalist reverse design emphasizes the note’s monetary value and official authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis banknote was issued during the period when Mozambique was part of the Portuguese Empire (1910–1951) and controlled in part by chartered companies like the Mozambique Company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike standard government-issued currency, these notes were:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued by a private concessionary company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed in specific regions such as Beira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacked by colonial economic activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the end of this system, the notes were withdrawn and often cancelled (perforated), making surviving examples important historical artifacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting Facts About This Banknote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued by a private colonial company, not a central bank – rare in world currency history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenominated in pounds sterling, showing strong economic ties to British monetary systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted by Bradbury Wilkinson, one of the most respected banknote printers in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CANCELLED perforation indicates official demonetization and adds collectible appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition – F (Fine, Cancelled)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis banknote is in Fine condition, meaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible circulation wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolds, creases, and handling marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerforated CANCELLED marking present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully intact with clear historical design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great collectible example of a large-format colonial banknote.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Collect This Banknote?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Portuguese colonial Africa banknote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued by the Mozambique Company (private issuer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge, impressive pre-WWII banknote format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficially CANCELLED – unique collectible type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for world paper money and colonial currency 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