Animalscaretips
Since the peaceful transition to full democratic rule in the early 1990s, banknotes have been adorned with colourful images of wildlife; they include the rhinoceros (10-rand note), elephant (20-rand note), lion (50-rand note), buffalo (100-rand note), and leopard (200-rand note).
- What animals are on the notes?
- What animal is on the 10 cent coin in South Africa?
- What is on the R10 note?
- Why the government has chosen this specific animals to feature on the banknotes?
- What animal is on the R200?
- What animal is on the R1 coin in South Africa?
- Who is on the Krugerrand?
- What Colour is R200?
- Why is a R10 note called a tiger?
- What animal is on the 5c coin in South Africa?
- What does 10 rand buy in South Africa?
- How much is a 1965 coin worth?
What animals are on the notes?
The animals of South Africa's bank notes
The current South African bank notes feature each of the so-called Big Five — the rhinoceros, elephant, lion, buffalo and leopard. On the reverse is an iconic portrait of late president Nelson Mandela.
What animal is on the 10 cent coin in South Africa?
The Springbok, South Africa's national animal, was first depicted on the silver crown coins from 1947-1951 and 1953-1959.
What is on the R10 note?
The ten-rand note (R10), for example, features the village where he was born (Birth), and the R20 the home in Soweto where he began both his career and his campaign against apartheid (Life).
Why the government has chosen this specific animals to feature on the banknotes?
The 'Big Five' is displayed on the bank notes of South Africa, signifying their importance to the country in respect of tourism. The rhino is a powerful animal which makes up the family Rhinocerotidae. Only five species now exist: two in tropical Africa and three in Asia and the Malay Archipelago.
What animal is on the R200?
The familiar Big Five animals are still present on the back – they are the rhino (R10); elephant (R20); lion (R50); buffalo (R100); and leopard (R200). In terms of size, the new notes are the same as the current banknotes. They are 70mm in height, with 6mm differences in length.
What animal is on the R1 coin in South Africa?
When introducing the current coin series in 1989, the Springbok was once again the chosen design for the reverse of the new smaller R1 coin. The words “SOLI DEO GLORIA” (“To God alone the Glory”) appear on the R1 coins.
Who is on the Krugerrand?
The face of a Krugerrand coin bears the image of Paul Kruger, who was president of the South African Republic from 1883 to 1900. 2 The coin's name comes from combining Paul Kruger's surname with “rand,” South Africa's national currency.
What Colour is R200?
On the R200 the colour changes from magenta to green. Holographic Coat of Arms in the security thread: The upgraded R50, R100 and R200 banknotes have a holographic Coat of Arms in the security thread, which becomes visible as you tilt the banknote.
Why is a R10 note called a tiger?
It is a word used to refer to a 50 Rand note. The reason why it's called 5 tiger is not because the note has a tiger on it but rather because the 10 Rand note is called tiger and 5 tigers (5 x 10 Rands) makes 50 Rand. Also see: Pinkies.
What animal is on the 5c coin in South Africa?
SOUTH Africa's national bird the Blue Crane which appears on the five-cent coin, has received the honour as BirdLife South Africa's Bird of the Year for 2015.
What does 10 rand buy in South Africa?
For ten rand you can just about get a beer in a restaurant or two beers in a supermarket. 500ml Coke or bottled water is around R4 in a supermarket. Fast food meal is around R18-R20 (less than $2US).
How much is a 1965 coin worth?
The standard 1965 clad quarters are very common so they only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The value is around $2 for coins in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS 63. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 are valued at around $9.
