5 rand 1975 — South Africa ( Pick: 117 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from South Africa, dated 1975, carries a denomination of 5 rand. The note features a front design with blue on a multicolor underprint, displaying Jan van Riebeek at the top along with the bank name and value in Afrikaans. The back side includes a design element that is unspecified.
It is cataloged under Pick number 117. The note is characterized by its purple and cream coloration. Additional design elements include the signature of the issuing authority, and mention of an unspecified design on the back side.
It is cataloged under Pick number 117. The note is characterized by its purple and cream coloration. Additional design elements include the signature of the issuing authority, and mention of an unspecified design on the back side.
Specifications
- Colour
- Purple and cream
- Pick catalog
- 117
About this banknote
The South African Reserve Bank issued the 5 rand banknote (Pick 117) in 1975 as part of its 1966-1976 series. This series introduced updated designs and security features to the nation's currency.
The obverse features Jan van Riebeeck at the left, with the first lines of the bank's name and the denomination in Afrikaans. The reverse depicts a hydroelectric dam. The note measures 127 x 62 mm and includes a watermark of Jan van Riebeeck.
