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Currency of South Africa — South African Rand (ZAR R)
🇿🇦 Official currency of South Africa
Currency Name South African Rand
Currency Code ZAR
Symbol R
Subunit 100 Cent = 1 Rand
Central Bank South African Reserve Bank
Banknotes
R10R20R50R100R200
Coins
10c20c50cR1R2R5
Did You Know?
All South African banknotes feature Nelson Mandela on the front and one of the "Big Five" animals (elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, rhino) on the back.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the currency of South Africa?
The official currency of South Africa is the South African Rand (ZAR), symbolized by R. It is managed by the South African Reserve Bank.
What are the denominations of the South African Rand?
South African Rand banknotes come in denominations of R10, R20, R50, R100, R200. Coins are available as 10c, 20c, 50c, R1, R2, R5.
What is the subunit of the South African Rand?
The South African Rand is divided into 100 cents. So 1 Rand = 100 cents.