5 rand 1990 — South Africa ( Pick: 119 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 rand issued in South Africa in 1990. It is cataloged under Pick number 119.
The front features a purple design on a multicolor underprint, depicting Jan van Riebeek along with the bank name and value in English. The back displays grain storage at the left center.
This note is produced on cotton paper and measures 127 x 63 mm. The watermark showcases Jan van Riebeek.
The front features a purple design on a multicolor underprint, depicting Jan van Riebeek along with the bank name and value in English. The back displays grain storage at the left center.
This note is produced on cotton paper and measures 127 x 63 mm. The watermark showcases Jan van Riebeek.
Specifications
- Signed by
- C.L. Stals
- Date of issue
- 1990
- Printing office
- South African Reserve Bank
- Paper
- Cotton
- Colour
- Purple on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 127 x 63 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 119
About this banknote
The South African Reserve Bank issued this series of banknotes starting in 1990. This series was part of an effort to update and improve the security features of South African currency during the late 20th century. The banknote from this period was signed by C.L. Stals, who served as the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank.
The front of the 5 rand note features Jan van Riebeek, depicted amidst purple hues over a multicolor underprint. English language lines detail the bank name and value, with a diamond shape at the center. The reverse side showcases grain storage imagery at the left center. The watermark on this note depicts Jan van Riebeek, and it was printed on cotton paper sized at 127 x 63 mm.
