10 rand 1990 — South Africa ( Pick: 120 )

Region: Africa

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 10 rand issued in South Africa in 1990. It is classified under Pick number 120.

The front side design features Jan van Riebeek at the center with green on a multicolor underprint. The back displays a bull and ram design, along with a watermark of Jan van Riebeek.

This note measures 134 x 70 mm and is printed on cotton fiber paper. It is signed by Dr. Christian Lodewyk Stals and produced by the South African Bank Note Company Ltd in Pretoria.

Specifications

Signed by: Dr. Christian Lodewyk Stals
Date of issue: 1990
Printing office: South African Bank Note Company Ltd, Pretoria
Paper: cotton fiber paper
Colour: green on multicolor underprint
Dimensions: 134 x 70 mm
Amount produced: not available
Pick catalog: 120

About this banknote

The South African Reserve Bank issued the 10 rand banknote (Pick 120) in 1990, featuring the signature of Dr. Christian Lodewyk Stals, who served as Governor from August 8, 1989, to August 7, 1999. This series was introduced as part of the 1978 banknote series, which began with denominations of 2, 5, 10, and 20 rand, with a 50 rand note added in 1984.

The obverse of the note displays a portrait traditionally identified as Jan van Riebeeck, though some sources suggest it may depict Bartholomeus Vermuyden. The reverse features an Afrikaner bull and Merino sheep ram, along with images of grapes, corn, wheat, and monkey orange plants. The watermark is a supposed portrait of Jan van Riebeeck.