What is the currency of South Africa?
South Africa's official currency is the South African rand (ZAR), symbolized by R.
South Africa Currency – Banknotes, Coins and History
Explore South Africa currency, including coins and banknotes available in this catalog.
Overview
South Africa Currency Overview
CurrencyHub contains banknotes and coins from South Africa, helping collectors browse the public catalog by denomination, year, and series.
On CurrencyHub you can explore South Africa banknotes, coins, historical issues, commemorative items, series, and denomination groupings in one place.
Catalog facts
- Country
- South Africa
- Banknotes
- 0
- Coins
- 4
- First year
- 1950
- Latest year
- 2021
- Currencies
- Penny, Rand
- Denominations
- 0
- Series
- 0
- Commemorative items
- 0
Featured banknotes from South Africa
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Banknote denominations in the catalog
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Years represented in this catalog
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Series
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Africa Currency
Who issues South African banknotes?
The South African Reserve Bank is the sole issuer of rand banknotes and coins.
Is the rand used elsewhere in Southern Africa?
Yes, the rand circulates alongside local currencies in Lesotho, Namibia and Eswatini, which peg their own currencies to the rand under the Common Monetary Area arrangement.