50 rand 1999 — South Africa ( Pick: 128 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 rand issued in South Africa in 1999. It is cataloged under Pick number 128. The dimensions of the note are 140 x 70 mm, and it is printed on paper. The front side features a white rhinoceros at the center with a large white rhino head to the right, the coat of arms at the top left, and various geometric shapes at the lower portion, all in green on a multicolor underprint. The back side design displays a ram's head over VKHHS DW OHIW.
This banknote is signed by Christian Lodewyk Stals and Tito Mboweni. A total of 1,152,000 units were produced. The color scheme includes maroon, brown, and deep blue-green on a multicolored underprint.
South Africa underwent significant changes in its currency following the end of apartheid, which resulted in the introduction of various banknote series during the 1990s.
This banknote is signed by Christian Lodewyk Stals and Tito Mboweni. A total of 1,152,000 units were produced. The color scheme includes maroon, brown, and deep blue-green on a multicolored underprint.
South Africa underwent significant changes in its currency following the end of apartheid, which resulted in the introduction of various banknote series during the 1990s.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Christian Lodewyk Stals, Tito Mboweni
- Date of issue
- 1999
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Maroon, brown and deep blue-green on a multicolour underprint
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- 1,152,000
- Pick catalog
- 128
About this banknote
The South African Reserve Bank issued the 50 rand banknote in 1999 as part of the 1992–1999 series featuring the Big Five wildlife species. This series was introduced to replace the previous banknotes and to showcase the country's rich biodiversity.
The obverse of the 50 rand note displays a male lion's head on the right and lionesses with a cub drinking water at the center. The reverse features the Sasol oil refinery and atomic symbols, highlighting South Africa's industrial sector. The watermark consists of a male lion's head.
