Everything you need to know about managing money in Angola — from exchanging Kwanza and finding ATMs to understanding card acceptance and tipping culture across the country. The. Everything about money in Angola. Angola's official currency is the Kwanza (AOA). Banknotes come in denominations of 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, and 10,000 Kwanza. Coins. While cards are convenient for most transactions, having some Angolan Kwanza on hand is useful in rural areas or smaller establishments. Set up notifications on your travel card app to monitor spending and exchange rates in real time. It was first introduced in 1977.