20 rand 2012 — South Africa ( Pick: 134 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 rand issued in South Africa in 2012. It is cataloged under Pick number 134.
The front side design features a depiction of Nelson Mandela on the right, illustrated in brown, tan, and multicolor against a deep brown and red-brown multicolour underprint. The back side design includes unspecified text elements. This banknote measures 135 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Gill Marcus, the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank.
The South African Reserve Bank has issued various denominations, with notable designs introduced during the early 21st century.
The front side design features a depiction of Nelson Mandela on the right, illustrated in brown, tan, and multicolor against a deep brown and red-brown multicolour underprint. The back side design includes unspecified text elements. This banknote measures 135 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Gill Marcus, the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank.
The South African Reserve Bank has issued various denominations, with notable designs introduced during the early 21st century.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Gill Marcus (Governor)
- Date of issue
- 2012
- Printing office
- South African Reserve Bank
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Deep brown and red-brown on multicolour underprint
- Dimensions
- 135 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 134
About this banknote
The South African Reserve Bank issued the 20 rand banknote (Pick 134) in 2012 as part of a new series featuring Nelson Mandela's portrait. This series was introduced on November 6, 2012, marking the first time Mandela's image appeared on South African currency during his lifetime.
The obverse of the note displays a deep brown and red-brown color scheme with a multicolor underprint, featuring Nelson Mandela's portrait on the right and the South African coat of arms in the top left corner. The reverse showcases elephants at the center, accompanied by a silhouette of an elephant and traditional patterns. The note measures 135 x 70 mm and includes security features such as a watermark of Nelson Mandela and a segmented security thread.
