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2 Rand

2 Rand - obverse2 Rand - reverse

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Features

Issuer South Africa
Bank emisyjny Banque centrale sud-africaine
Period Republic (1961-date)
Type Standard circulation banknotes
Years 1978-1990
Value 2 Rand (2 ZAR)
Currency Rand (1961-date)
Composition Papier
Size 120 × 57 mm
Shape Prostokątny
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
207688
References P# 118
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 387-403
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).

Obverse

(en) Blue on multicolour underprint.
Bartholomeus Vermuyden at left. Bank name in top and bottom center. Denomination across the middle with powerlines in the background.

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
2 SUID-AFRIKAANSE
RESERWEBANK
EK BELOOF OP AANVRAAG TE BETAAL
AAN TOONDER TE PRETORIA TWEE RAND
I PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER
ON DEMAND AT PRETORIA TWO RAND
VIR DIE SUID-AFRIKAANSE RESERWEBANK
FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK
PRETORIA T.W. Dejongh PRESIDENT.
GOVERNOR.
TWEE
TWO RAND
SOUTH AFRICAN
RESERVE BANK 2

Reverse

(en) Blue on multicolour underprint.
Scene showing a Petrochemical plant, possibly SASOL in Sasolburg

Lettering:
2
2

Watermark

Portret Bartholomeusa VermuydenaAutomatically translated

2 Rand - obverse

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Signatures

Theunis Willem de Jongh (TWJ) Governor President
Gerhardus Petrus Christiaan de Kock (GPCK) Governor President
Christian Lodewyk Stals (CLS) Governor President

Comments

(en)

The picture on this note and the similar notes are of the Dutch officer Bartholomeus Vermuyden, from the English civil war. For a long time the picture the image was taken from, was mistankely thought to be of van Riebeeck. This applies to the portrait on all 1948 to 1994 South African Banknotes.

 

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Differences between issues:
1978 P#118a - Signature de Jongh, no metalic thread, Fractional numbering for example A4/44
 - Numbered A/1 to A3/73 (1 million per number)
1981 P#118b - Signature de Kock, no metalic thread, Fractional numbering for example A4/44
 - Numbered A3/74 to A4/66 (1 million per number)
1981 P#118c - Signature de Kock, with metalized plastic thread, Fractional numbering for example A4/44
 - Numbered A4/67 to A7/936 (1 million per number)
1983-1984 P#118c - Signature de Kock, with metalized plastic thread, Alpha numeric numbering for example AL
 - 1983 numbered from AA to AS (variable number of notes per combination, maximum 10 million)
 - 1984 numbered from AT to AV (variable number of notes per combination, maximum 10 million)
1983-1990 P#118d - Signature de Kock, with magnetic metal thread, Alpha numeric numbering for example AL
 - 1983 numbered from AK to AS (variable number of notes per combination, maximum 10 million)
 - 1984 numbered from AT to GR (variable number of notes per combination, maximum 10 million)
 - 1989 numbered GS only (10 million)
1990 - P#118e - Signature Stals, with magnetic metal thread, Alpha numeric numbering for example AL
 - Numbered AA only (10 million)

 

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Date Signatures No. printed G VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
ND (1978-1981)  TWJ 373 000 000 $ 1.30 $ 2.30 $ 2.30 $ 2.30 $ 4.00 P# 118a
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 389
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (fr) P#118a - Signature 5 : T. W. de Jongh. 17%
ND (1978-1981)  TWJ 5 320 000 P# 118ar
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 390
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Replacement note; Prefix W/1 to W/6 0.4%
ND (1978-1981)  TWJ P# 118ars
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 388
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Specimen; Replacement note 0%
ND (1978-1981)  TWJ P# 118as
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 387
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Specimen 0.10%
ND (1981)  GPCK 93 000 000 $ 1.30 $ 1.90 $ 5.70 $ 8.70 P# 118b
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 393
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (fr) P#118b - Signature 6 : G. P. C. de Kock. Numéro de série fractionné. Sans fil de sécurité 14%
ND (1981)  GPCK 2 630 000 P# 118br
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 394
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Replacement note; Prefix W/7 to W/10 0.3%
ND (1981)  GPCK P# 118brs
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 392
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Specimen; Replacement note 0.10%
ND (1981)  GPCK P# 118bs
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 391
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Specimen 0%
ND (1981)  GPCK 327 000 000 $ 1.20 $ 2.90 P# 118c
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 397
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (fr) P#118c - Signature 6 : G. P. C. de Kock. Numéro de série fractionné. Avec fil de sécurité 13%
ND (1981)  GPCK 4 720 000 P# 118cr
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 398
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Replacement note; Prefix W/9 to W/14 0.6%
ND (1981)  GPCK P# 118crs
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 396
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Specimen; Replacement note 0%
ND (1981)  GPCK P# 118cs
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 395
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Specimen 0.10%
ND (1983)  GPCK 9 959 998 P# 118dr1
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 405
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Replacement note; Prefix WW 1.9%
ND (1983)  GPCK P# 118drs1
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 405
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Specimen; Replacement note; Prefix WW 0.10%
ND (1983-1984)  GPCK 104 000 000 $ 2.30 $ 2.30 $ 3.20 P# 118c
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 401
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 11%
ND (1983-1984)  GPCK P# 118cr
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 402
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Replacement note; Prefix WW 1.0%
ND (1983-1984)  GPCK P# 118crs
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 400
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Specimen; Replacement note 0%
ND (1983-1984)  GPCK P# 118cs
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 399
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Specimen 0%
ND (1983-1990)  GPCK Photo 1 272 300 000 $ 0.66 $ 0.66 $ 0.66 $ 1.70 $ 1.90 $ 2.80 $ 3.40 P# 118d
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 406
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
, Hern BP# 407
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
, Hern BP# 408
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (fr) P#118d - Signature 6 : G. P. C. de Kock. Numéro de série numérique 44%
ND (1989)  GPCK 910 000 000 P# 118dr2
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 409
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Replacement note; Prefix WX 2%
ND (1990)  GPCK 9 090 000 P# 118dr3
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 410
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Replacement note; Prefix WY 3%
ND (1990)  CLS 1 000 000 $ 5.70 P# 118e
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 413
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (fr) P#118e - Signature 7 : Stals. 8%
ND (1990)  CLS P# 118er
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 414
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Replacement note; Prefix WW 0.5%
ND (1990)  CLS P# 118ers
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 412
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Specimen; Replacement note 0.10%
ND (1990)  CLS P# 118es
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, Hern BP# 411
Brian Hern; 2016. Hern's Handbook on South African Banknotes & Papermoney. Self-published, Ferndale, California, United States (2 volumes).
 (en) Specimen 0.4%

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Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 RandPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rand
Katz
Auction 185
Lot 458 Internet Archive 		24 Feb 2026 ND (1983-1990) GPCK – P# 118d, Hern BP# 406-408 – (fr) P#118d - Signature 6 : G. P. C. de Kock. Numéro de série numérique UNC
The lot includes several items.

Serial Nr DG 9338627

© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
Picture 1 of a sold 2 RandPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rand
Katz
Auction 179
Lot 879 Internet Archive 		27 Dec 2025 Undetermined UNC USD 56.89
(EUR 49.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
Picture 1 of a sold 2 RandPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rand
Katz
Auction 164
Lot 2652 Internet Archive 		1 Aug 2025 Undetermined UNC USD 58.05
(EUR 50.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
Picture 1 of a sold 2 RandPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rand
Katz
Auction 147
Lot 2103 Internet Archive 		17 Dec 2024 Undetermined UNC USD 34.83
(EUR 30.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
Picture 1 of a sold 2 RandPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rand
Katz
Auction 145
Lot 1196 Internet Archive 		29 Nov 2024 Undetermined UNC USD 5.81
(EUR 5.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
Picture 1 of a sold 2 RandPicture 1 of a sold 2 RandPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rand
Katz
Auction 132
Lot 3295 Internet Archive 		17 Jul 2024 Undetermined UNC Unsold
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Picture 1 of a sold 2 RandPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rand
Katz
Auction 132
Lot 3294 Internet Archive 		17 Jul 2024 Undetermined UNC Unsold
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Katz
Auction 118
Lot 1010 Internet Archive 		23 Mar 2024 Undetermined UNC Unsold
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Katz
Auction 99
Lot 3372 Internet Archive 		31 Oct 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 5.81
(EUR 5.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
Picture 1 of a sold 2 RandPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rand
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Auction 99
Lot 3371 Internet Archive 		31 Oct 2023 Undetermined UNC Unsold
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