2 rand 1974 — South Africa ( Pick: 116 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from South Africa, dated 1974, carries a denomination of 2 rand. It features a front design from the ND series (1973-75), with a dark reddish brown on a multicolor underprint and includes the phrase "Jan YDQ Riebeeck DW OHIW fiUVW OLQHV RI EDQN QDPH DQG YDOXH LQ $IULNDDQV." The signature on this note is marked as 5. The reverse displays "5DPV LQ fiHOG."
The note is cataloged under Pick number 116. It is presented in blue and cream colors, with a watermark reading "6SULQJERN."
The note is cataloged under Pick number 116. It is presented in blue and cream colors, with a watermark reading "6SULQJERN."
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and cream
- Pick catalog
- 116
About this banknote
The South African Reserve Bank issued the 2 rand banknote (Pick 116) in 1974 as part of its ongoing currency series. This series continued the practice of featuring historical figures and significant national landmarks on the country's banknotes.
The obverse of the note displays a portrait of Jan van Riebeeck on the left side, with the first lines of the bank's name and the denomination in Afrikaans. The reverse features an image of the Gariep Dam, highlighting its role in hydroelectric power production. The watermark is a springbok, and the note measures 120 x 57 mm.
