South African Money Appraisal

South African Reserve Bank One Rand Banknote

This is a South African bank note for the value of One Rand (Een Rand), dating from approximately the late 1960s to the 1970s. The note features a prominent portrait of Jan van Riebeeck, the Dutch East India Company colonial administrator, on the right-hand side. The overall color scheme is predominantly brown and reddish-purple on an off-white or light grey background. The text is bilingual, appearing in both Afrikaans (SUID-AFRIKAANSE RESERWEBANK) and English (SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK). The serial number 'B/517 684130' is printed twice in black ink. The note displays a signature from the Governor (Theophilous Donges or related era official). In terms of condition, the note is in circulated 'Very Fine' to 'Fine' condition; it shows significant vertical and horizontal creases and folds, as well as corner wear. The paper appears slightly buckled, likely due to past moisture or heavy handling. There are no major tears or missing sections visible, though the edges lack crispness. The craftsmanship is typical for high-security intaglio printing of the mid-20th century, featuring intricate guilloche patterns and floral motifs in the bottom left corner meant to deter counterfeiting.