Banknote South Africa 50 Rand - Nelson Mandela - Lion - 2016 - NA-C Series

This 50 South African Rand banknote, issued in 2016, belongs to the NA-C series and pays tribute to Nelson Mandela.

The obverse of the banknote features a dominant red color on a multicolored background. The portrait of Nelson Mandela is positioned on the right, accompanied by traditional motifs in the background. The national coat of arms is located at the top left, while the face value, "50", is indicated at the bottom right. A representation of animals hunted by human figures completes the design.

The inscriptions on the obverse, written in Latin, include the mention "GOVERNOR OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK" as well as the value "FIFTY RANDS 50 50".

The reverse of the banknote repeats the red color theme on a multicolored background. The central element is a lion's head, accompanied by a standing lion on the right. Traditional motifs adorn the background, while human figures hunting animals are depicted at the bottom right.

The inscriptions on the reverse include "SOUTH AFRICA BANK", "FIFTY RAND", "50" and "CENTRAL AFRICA BANK SPEEDS".

The banknote's watermark depicts the portrait of Nelson Mandela. The banknote measures 140 mm in length and 70 mm in width.