South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago unveiled upgraded banknotes that will incorporate enhanced security features, including colour-changing ink, to prevent counterfeiting.

There will also be specific physical characteristics to help visually impaired people differentiate the banknotes.

The Coat of Arms, the words ‘South African Reserve Bank’, the Governor’s name and signature, the main portrait and the denomination numeral are in raised print on the front of the banknotes.

The old banknotes denoted the Xitsonga spelling of Reserve Bank as ‘Bangi-Nkulu ... However, the Pan South African Language Board, responsible for the translation, says the extra ‘N ...

The South African Reserve Bank has officially launched the country’s latest print and mint of banknotes and coins. The SARB has upgraded the country’s banknotes and coins with enhanced ...

A look at the new South African bank notes. Photo: South African Reserve Bank. POLOKWANE – As of May 4, new banknotes and coins will be introduced by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).