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Basic Information
Country: South Africa
Bank: South African Reserve Bank
Denomination: 100 Rand
Year: 1999
Catalog number: Pick #126b
Series: Big Five wildlife series
Grading (holder): Very Fine (VF-25)
Serial number: CR5358424 D
Grading company: DIM Currency
Design Details
Front (Obverse):
Large portrait of a Cape buffalo (one of Africa’s “Big Five” animals).
Smaller buffalo herd in the background landscape.
Text: “South African Reserve Bank”
Value written as 100 with security background patterns.
Signature of the Reserve Bank Governor.
Languages on the note:
English: One Hundred Rand
Afrikaans: Een Honderd Rand
Bank name also appears as “Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank”.
Back (Reverse)
(Not shown in the image but part of the design)
Continued wildlife theme with landscape and buffalo imagery.
Multilingual inscriptions reflecting South Africa’s languages.
Security Features
Watermark portrait visible when held to light.
Security thread embedded in the paper.
Fine micro-printing patterns.
Multicolored guilloche background designs.
Serial numbers printed twice.
Physical Specifications
Material: Cotton banknote paper
Approx. size: ~146 × 70 mm
Color scheme: Blue, red, orange, and beige
Condition (VF-25 Explanation)
“Very Fine” means:
Noticeable circulation.
Several folds and light creases.
Paper still intact with clear design and colors.
Collector Value (Approx.)
For a 1999 South Africa 100 Rand Pick 126b:
Very Fine (VF): about $3 – $8 USD
Extremely Fine: about $10 – $20 USD
Uncirculated: up to $30+ USD
Notes in grading holders like this are often slightly easier to sell to collectors.
Interesting Facts
The Big Five series features famous African animals:
Elephant
Lion
Rhino
Leopard
Buffalo
The 100 Rand denomination specifically features the Cape Buffalo.