50 rand 2005 — South Africa ( Pick: 130 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from South Africa, dated 2005, carries a denomination of 50 rand. It features a front design with a red on multicolor underprint, depicting lions with a cub drinking water at the center, a male lion's head at the right, and the coat of arms at the top left. Various geometric shapes occupy the lower portion. The back side displays a design related to Sasol oil, with the watermark featuring a male lion's head.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 130. It is characterized by its color, red and green, along with its distinctive design elements.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 130. It is characterized by its color, red and green, along with its distinctive design elements.
Specifications
- Colour
- Red and green
- Pick catalog
- 130
About this banknote
The South African Reserve Bank issued the 50 rand banknote (Pick 130) in 2005 as part of a series that introduced enhanced security features, including color-shifting ink and the EURion constellation. This series aimed to improve the security and durability of the nation's currency.
The obverse of the note features lions with a cub drinking water at the center, a male lion's head at the right, and the coat of arms at the top left. The reverse depicts the Sasol oil refinery at the lower left center. The watermark consists of a male lion's head. The note measures 140 x 70 mm.
