2 rand 1981 — South Africa ( Pick: 118 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 rand issued in South Africa in 1981. It is cataloged under Pick number 118. The front side features a design in blue on a multicolor underprint, depicting Jan van Riebeek at OHIW HOHFWULFDO WRZHU DW FHQWHU. The back side displays 5HfiQHU\ DW OHIW FHQWHU and includes the text :DWHU- PDUN -DQ YDQ 5LHEHHN.
This note is signed by Gerhardus Petrus Christiaan de Kock. The predominant color of the note is blue, enhancing its distinctiveness.
In 1978, the South African Reserve Bank began issuing banknotes with updated designs, transitioning to modern security features and visual elements to deter counterfeiting.
This note is signed by Gerhardus Petrus Christiaan de Kock. The predominant color of the note is blue, enhancing its distinctiveness.
In 1978, the South African Reserve Bank began issuing banknotes with updated designs, transitioning to modern security features and visual elements to deter counterfeiting.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Gerhardus Petrus Christiaan de Kock
- Date of issue
- 1981
- Colour
- Blue on multicolor underprint
- Pick catalog
- 118
About this banknote
The South African Reserve Bank issued the 2 rand banknote in 1981. This series was introduced during a period where Gerhardus Petrus Christiaan de Kock was the signatory. This note is part of a series issued from 1978 to 1990, marking significant developments in South Africa's banknote designs.
The front side features a portrait of Jan van Riebeek, with a prominent electrical tower at the center. The back side displays a refinery at the left center. The banknote is characterized by a watermark of Jan van Riebeek and measures 120 by 57 millimeters.
