The real (plural: réis) was the currency of Portuguese Mozambique until 1914.
Coins specific for Mozambique were issued until 1853, whilst the first banknotes appeared in 1877.
Copper coins were issued specifically for Mozambique in denominations of 1, 2, 20, 40 and 80 réis.
There were silver onca, worth 2880 réis, and gold 1¼ and 2½ meticais.
In 1909, notes were also issued denominated in libra esterlina (pound sterling).