100 rand 1999 — South Africa ( Pick: 129 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from South Africa, dated 1999, carries a denomination of 100 rand. It features a predominant blue and multicolour design. The front displays elephants at the center, a large elephant head to the right, the coat of arms at the top left, and various geometric shapes at the lower portion.
The back side illustrates open pit mining at the left center. This note is cataloged under Pick number 129. The watermark includes the text (OHSKDQW KHDG. 134[70PP.
The back side illustrates open pit mining at the left center. This note is cataloged under Pick number 129. The watermark includes the text (OHSKDQW KHDG. 134[70PP.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and multicolour
- Pick catalog
- 129
About this banknote
The South African Reserve Bank issued the 100 rand banknote in 1999 as part of the "Big Five" series, which was introduced in the early 1990s to feature prominent wildlife species. This series aimed to showcase the country's rich biodiversity and was first released in 1992.
The front of the 1999 100 rand note displays a Cape buffalo at the center and a large water buffalo head on the right. The reverse features zebras along the bottom from left to center. The note measures 146 x 70 mm and includes a watermark of a water buffalo head.
