The front represents the portraits of Antonio Agostinho Neto (1922-1979) is the founding father of Angolan independence. Born in Icolo e Bengo, near Luanda, he studied medicine in Portugal, where he adopted nationalist and socialist ideals. Leader of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) since 1962, he led the armed struggle against the Portuguese colonial regime. With Angola's independence on November 11, 1975, Neto became the country's first president. His tenure was marked by efforts to consolidate the power of the MPLA, internal conflicts and foreign interventions during the Angolan civil war. In addition to his political role, Neto was a recognized poet. He died in Moscow on September 10, 1979 and José Eduardo dos Santos (1942–2022) was a central figure in post-independence Angola, succeeding Agostinho Neto as president in 1979. Born in Luanda, he studied petrochemical engineering in Azerbaijan. His long tenure of nearly four decades saw the end of the civil war in 2002 and a period of economic growth fueled by oil wealth. However, his reign was also marred by accusations of corruption and nepotism. In 2017, he handed over the presidency to João Lourenço, retaining significant political influence until his death in Barcelona on July 8, 2022.
The reverse side shows the Ruacana Waterfall, located on the Kunene River on the border between Namibia and Angola, is a spectacular waterfall approximately 120 meters high and up to 700 meters wide at peak times. Speed. Its beauty varies with the seasons, reaching its peak during the rainy season. As well as being a popular tourist site, the falls play a crucial role in energy production through the Ruacana hydroelectric power station. They are also of great ecological and cultural importance to local communities. Easily accessible from the town of Ruacana, this site is a natural gem and valuable resource for Namibia.
