20 rand 2005 — South Africa ( Pick: 129 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 rand issued in South Africa in 2005. It is cataloged under Pick number 129. The front side design features elephants at the center, a large elephant head at the right, the coat of arms at the top left, and various geometric shapes at the lower portion, all rendered in brown on a tan underprint. The back side design depicts open pit mining at the left center.
The note has dimensions of 134 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. The color scheme consists of deep brown and red-brown on a multicolour underprint. The watermark includes the text “OHSKDQW KHDG.”
In 2005, the South African Reserve Bank continued issuing new banknotes as part of its currency management strategy.
The note has dimensions of 134 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. The color scheme consists of deep brown and red-brown on a multicolour underprint. The watermark includes the text “OHSKDQW KHDG.”
In 2005, the South African Reserve Bank continued issuing new banknotes as part of its currency management strategy.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 2005
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Deep brown and red-brown on multicolour underprint
- Dimensions
- 134 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 129
About this banknote
The South African Reserve Bank issued the 20 rand banknote (Pick 129) in 2005 as part of a series featuring the Big Five wildlife species. This series was introduced to replace the previous designs and incorporated enhanced security features, including color-shifting ink and the EURion constellation.
The obverse of the banknote displays African elephants at the center, a large elephant head at the right, and the coat of arms at the top left, with various geometric shapes at the lower portion. The reverse features an open pit mining scene at the left center. The watermark consists of an elephant head.
