Description
General Information
Country: South Sudan
Issuer: Bank of South Sudan
Denomination: 1000 South Sudanese Pounds
Year: 2023
Catalog Number: Pick #17c
Serial Number (shown): CE5479018
Currency Code: SSP
Grading Information
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: Very Fine (VF) 30
This grade means the note shows moderate circulation with folds and slight wear, but details and colors remain clear.
Obverse (Front)
Portrait of John Garang de Mabior, founder of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement and a key figure in South Sudan’s independence.
Text: “Bank of South Sudan”
Denomination written as “One Thousand South Sudanese Pounds.”
Signatures of the Governor and Minister of Finance.
Large denomination numbers 1000 in the corners.
Security background with circular guilloche patterns.
Security Features
Security thread embedded in the paper.
Watermark area on the right side.
Micro-printing elements.
Complex geometric patterns to prevent counterfeiting.
Serial numbers printed in red.
Reverse (Back)
(not visible in the photo but typical for this issue)
Usually features national imagery representing South Sudan’s culture, wildlife, or development themes.
Approximate Collector Value
VF30 graded example: about $10 – $25 USD depending on demand and certification.