Description
General Information
Country: South Africa 🇿🇦
Issuer: South African Reserve Bank
Denomination: 100 Rand
Year: 1999
Catalog Number: Pick #126b
Serial Number: DP 9897593 D
🐃 Front (Obverse) Design
Main image: African Buffalo (Cape buffalo) — part of the famous “Big Five” wildlife series
Background: A small herd of buffalo in the savannah
Colors: Mix of blue, red, orange, and brown tones
Text:
“South African Reserve Bank”
“One Hundred Rand”
Signature: Governor of the Reserve Bank
Security patterns: Fine guilloche designs and micro-printing
🔤 Language
The note is bilingual:
English: “South African Reserve Bank”
Afrikaans: “Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank”
🔐 Security Features
Watermark (animal head visible when held to light)
Security thread embedded in paper
Intricate line patterns to prevent counterfeiting
Color-shifting and detailed engraving
📊 Condition & Grading
Graded by DIM Currency
Grade: Choice Very Fine (35)
Moderate circulation
Some folds and wear visible
Still strong details and colors
💰 Collector Value (Approx.)
In this condition (VF 35):
👉 Around $5 – $15 USD
Value depends on:
Condition (higher grade = higher price)
Serial number (special numbers increase value)
Market demand
⭐ Interesting Facts
This design is part of the “Big Five” series (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino)
The buffalo symbolizes strength and resilience
South Africa is known for highly artistic and secure banknote designs