Orange, red and multicolor. Woman carrying two large rocks.
Reverse description
Fortaleza Real, Cidade Velha (First Portuguese settlement in Africa, Ribeira Grande, São Tiago).
Signature(s)
Olavo Avelino Garcia Correia, Vasco Marta,
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
BANCO DE CABO VERDE
5000
CINCO MIL ESCUDOS
5 DE JULHO DE 2000 (Translation: Bank of Cape Verde Five Thousand Escudos July 5, 2000)
Reverse lettering
BANCO DE CABO VERDE
CINCO MIL ESCUDOS (Translation: Bank of Cape Verde Five Thousand Escudos)
Variants
There exists a very rare variant with rounded edges and an overprint "in silver" (У СРЕБРУ). Only 3 known samples exist, with serial numbers A.059 998, A.059 999 and A.059 000.