New south african rand notes

The South African rand (ZAR) is the official currency of South Africa. Here are the current denominations of South African rand banknotes:

Current denominations:

1. R10 (10 rand)
2. R20 (20 rand)
3. R50 (50 rand)
4. R100 (100 rand)
5. R200 (200 rand)

New denominations (introduced in 2012):

1. R5 (5 rand) - a new denomination introduced in 2012, featuring Nelson Mandela
2. R200 (200 rand) - a new denomination introduced in 2012, featuring Nelson Mandela

Previous denominations (no longer in circulation):

1. R2 (2 rand) - previously featured a portrait of Nelson Mandela, but was discontinued in 2005
2. R5 (5 rand) - previously featured a portrait of Jan Smuts, but was discontinued in 2012

Security features:

South African rand banknotes feature various security features to prevent counterfeiting, including:

1. Watermark: a transparent image of a person or object that appears when held up to light
2. Raised printing: raised patterns or textures on the note
3. Security thread: a thin strip of paper or plastic that glows under UV light
4. Color-shifting ink: ink that changes color when tilted
5. Microprinting: tiny text that is difficult to read with the naked eye

Designs:

South African rand banknotes feature various designs and portraits of notable South Africans, including:

1. R10: features a portrait of Sol Plaatje, a prominent South African writer and politician
2. R20: features a portrait of Oliver Tambo, a prominent anti-apartheid activist and politician
3. R50: features a portrait of Nelson Mandela, a prominent anti-apartheid activist and politician
4. R100: features a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian independence activist who played a key role in the South African anti-apartheid movement
5. R200: features a portrait of Nelson Mandela, a prominent anti-apartheid activist and politician

Please note that the designs and security features of South African rand banknotes are subject to change over time.