The New Banknotes Bearing The Image of Nelson Mandela Goes Into Circulation
Former president Nelson Mandela is excited about the new banknotes bearing his image which went into circulation on Tuesday, SA Reserve Bank (Sarb) governor Gill Marcus said in Pretoria.
"He is delighted, very excited about it. We did show him the designs, the drafts and everything else," she said. "This is our way to pay tribute to him. Madiba does represent something special, not only in South Africa. He is really an extraordinary human being."
The new R200, R100, R50, R20, and R10 notes show Mandela's face on the front, and the Big Five animals, which appear on the existing notes, on the back.
Security features include watermarks, micro-printing, and unique numbering. Raised printing was added to assist the visually impaired. The new banknotes are the same size as the old notes, which will remain legal tender
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