Angola 10 Kwanzas Banknote (1984 Issue)

This is a 10 Dez Kwanzas banknote from Angola, belonging to the 1984 series released by the Banco Nacional de Angola. The note features a warm, reddish-brown/terracotta monochromatic color palette printed on paper currency stock. The obverse side (pictured) prominently displays an engraved central illustration of two Giant Sable Antelopes (Palanca Negra Gigante), which is the national symbol of Angola. The text 'DEZ KWANZAS' is printed at the top. The note includes the Angolan coat of arms on the left and a portrait of a local figure or statue head on the upper right, enclosed in a geometric border. Intricate guilloche patterns and security latice work are visible throughout the background and within the denomination '10' indicators. There appears to be a large watermark window on the center-right, showing a faint sculpted head. Regarding its condition, the note shows visible signs of circulation including vertical and horizontal folding creases, slight corner rounding, and general paper softening. There is a noticeable yellowish tint or staining in the central white area, possibly due to environmental exposure or handling. The edges appear relatively intact without major tears, suggesting a grade of 'Fine' to 'Very Fine' by numismatic standards. This currency represents a period of Angolan history post-independence, following the transition from the Escudo to the Kwanza.