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South Africa Banknote 100 Rand 1999 DIM 40AED

AED 40

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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 10th March 2026

Description

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.