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kwanza

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Also known as AOA, Angolan kwanza, Kz

currency of Angola

AI overview

Kwanza is the official currency of Angola, the southern African nation. It matters as the primary medium of exchange that Angolans use for everyday transactions and commerce.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
currency
Named after
Cuanza River
Country
Angola
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central bank/issuer
National Bank of Angola
start time
1999-12-01
price
0.00095123
applies to jurisdiction
Angola
unit symbol
Kz
Commons category
Money of Angola
conversion to standard unit
0.007483742
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Encyclopedic overview

The kwanza (sign: Kz; ISO 4217 code: AOA) is the currency of Angola. Four different currencies using the name kwanza have circulated since 1977. The currency derives its name from the Kwanza River (also spelled Cuanza, Coanza, Quanza).

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