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.
Who picture is on South African money?
Sixth series
| Banknotes of the South African rand (2012 Sixth Issue “Nelson Mandela”) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Value | Obverse | Language |
| 20 rand | Nelson Mandela | English, Southern Ndebele, Tswana |
| 50 rand | English, Venda, Xhosa | |
| 100 rand | English, Northern Sotho, Tsonga |
How is the image placed on the money note?
A watermark, formed by reducing the thickness of the paper during manufacture, has been placed to the right of the portrait and shows a second image of Franklin when the bill is held up to the light. The imbedded security thread is also still there, although now it has been treated to glow red under ultraviolet light.
What animals are on South African money?
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 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 |
Can I print pictures of money?
While it should be obvious that counterfeiting currency is illegal, most of you are probably unaware that it is also illegal to print or publish any illustration of currency, postage stamps, or revenue stamps. So, in effect, it’s illegal to use original currency in ads or movie scenes.
How much is a r1 coin worth?
Information:
| Krause number | KM# 71.2 |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Denomination | 1 rand |
| Currency rate | 1 ZAR = 0.07 USD |
| Year | 1966-1968 |
What colour is R50?