What images are used on South African banknotes?
Our banknotes
- R10. Front:Portrait of Nelson Mandela SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK.
- R20. Front:Portrait of Nelson Mandela SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK.
- R50. Front:Portrait of Nelson Mandela SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK.
- R100. Front: Portrait of Nelson Mandela SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK.
What is represented on each of South African banknotes?
The current South African bank notes feature each of the so-called Big Five — the rhinoceros, elephant, lion, buffalo and leopard. On the reverse is an iconic portrait of late president Nelson Mandela.
What animal is on the R10 note in South Africa?
Since the peaceful transition to full democratic rule in the early 1990s, banknotes have been adorned with colourful images of wildlife; they include the rhinoceros (10-rand note), elephant (20-rand note), lion (50-rand note), buffalo (100-rand note), and leopard (200-rand note).
What are the 5 South African banknotes?
Current South African rand coins and banknotes Currently, we have coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and 1, 2, and 5 rands in circulation. Also, there are banknotes of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 1,000 ZAR.
What animal is on the 20c coin in South Africa?
the king protea
The 1965 20c coin depicts the king protea, South Africa’s national flower. The 1990 1c coin features two sparrows and represents the third decimal coin series. The R5 coin minted in 2008, in honour of former President Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday, recognises his vast contribution to South Africa.
What Colour is the R200 note?
Rand notes (1994 – 2012)
Note | Colour Scheme | Obverse |
---|---|---|
R20 | Brown | Elephant |
R50 | Red | Lion |
R100 | Blue | Buffalo |
R200 | Orange | Leopard |
What is the animal on the Krugerrand?
the springbok antelope
The Krugerrand was named after South African leader Paul Kruger, who appears on the obverse side. On the reverse side is the springbok antelope. This uniquely African coin was made of a durable gold and copper alloy, and released into circulation.
What does ZAR stand for?
Definition. ZAR. South African Rand (currency code)
What is on the R50 note?
Abundance of South African banknotes depicting Nelson Mandela… Smiling beauty holds up South African R50 banknote.
What is represented on R20?
The green (R10), brown (R20) and red (R50) colour schemes of the old rand notes were maintained, with blue and orange being introduced for the R100 and R200 notes….Rand notes (1994 – 2012)
Note | R20 |
---|---|
Colour Scheme | Brown |
Obverse | Elephant |
Reverse | Mining |
Languages (in addition to English) | Southern Ndebele, Tswana |
How much is the old R10 note worth?
2nd Decimal Series – South African Reserve Bank
Note Value | Signature | Price |
---|---|---|
R10 | GPC de Kock | R200 |
R10 | GPC de Kock | R200 |
R10 | CL Stals | R200 |
R10 | CL Stals | R75 |