5 rand 1981 — South Africa ( Pick: 119 )

Region: Africa

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 rand issued in South Africa in 1981. It is cataloged under Pick number 119. Its dimensions are 127 x 63 mm, and it is signed by G. P. C. de Kock.

The front side features a design in purple on a multicolor underprint, showcasing Jan van Riebeek with the bank name and value in English at the center. The back side depicts grain storage at the left center. The watermark shows Jan van Riebeek.

This banknote was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co., London. The design period spans from 1978 to 1994.

Specifications

Signed by: G. P. C. de Kock
Date of issue: 1981
Printing office: Thomas De La Rue & Co., London
Colour: purple on multicolor underprint
Dimensions: 127 x 63 mm
Pick catalog: 119

About this banknote

The South African Reserve Bank issued the 5 rand banknote (Pick 119) in 1981, featuring the signature of Governor Gerhard de Kock, who served from 1967 to 1989. This series was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co., London, and introduced during a period of economic challenges, including high inflation and international sanctions.

The obverse displays a portrait of Jan van Riebeeck at the left, with the bank's name and denomination in English, and a diamond at the center. The reverse features grain storage facilities at the left center. The banknote measures 127 x 63 mm and has a watermark of Jan van Riebeeck. Notably, this issue lacks a security thread.