Banknote South Africa 2 Rand - Bartholomeus Vermuyden - Gariep Dam - 1974 - Series D87

The 2 Rand banknote, issued in South Africa in 1974, is part of the D87 series. This banknote measures 127 millimeters in length and 62 millimeters in width.

The obverse of the banknote is characterized by a dominant multicolored background, enhanced with blue. A portrait of Bartholomeus Vermuyden appears on the left of the banknote. In the center, the face value of the banknote is clearly indicated, along with the name of the issuing bank. The inscriptions are written in Latin script.

Specific inscriptions present on the obverse include the number "2", repeated in several places. There is also the mention "SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK 1", as well as the promise of payment to the bearer on demand in Pretoria. The value "TWO RANDS" is written out in full, reaffirming the face value of the note. Finally, one can read "FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK GOVERNOR OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK 2".

The reverse of the banknote depicts a scene of the Gariep Dam, illustrating its infrastructure and its hydroelectric power production function. This image highlights the importance of engineering and natural resources for the country. The design of the banknote reflects a concern to represent both historical figures and modern elements of South Africa's development.