50 rand 2012 — South Africa ( Pick: 135 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 rand issued in South Africa in 2012. It is cataloged under Pick number 135. The front side features a red and multicolored depiction of Nelson Mandela at the right. The back side design presents a lion along with the text "KHDG DW FHQWHU."
This banknote measures 140 x 70 mm and is produced on paper. It is signed by Gill Marcus.
The South African Bank Note Company was responsible for its printing.
This banknote measures 140 x 70 mm and is produced on paper. It is signed by Gill Marcus.
The South African Bank Note Company was responsible for its printing.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Gill Marcus
- Date of issue
- 6 November 2012
- Printing office
- South African Bank Note Company
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red and multicolored
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 135
About this banknote
The South African Reserve Bank issued the 50 rand banknote (Pick 135) on November 6, 2012. This series marked the first time Nelson Mandela's portrait appeared on South African currency during his lifetime.
The obverse features a right-facing portrait of Nelson Mandela, with the South African coat of arms in the top left corner. The reverse displays a lion's head at the center and a standing lion to the right, accompanied by traditional patterns and human figures hunting animals in the bottom right. The banknote measures 140 x 70 mm and was printed by the South African Bank Note Company.
