Cash plays a significant role in our lives; it is the responsibility of the SARB to ensure that the public is protected by regularly revisiting its technical and security features, and to produce currency that is in line with global best practice, is credible and trusted.
The currency was last upgraded in 2018 when enhanced security features on the Nelson Mandela Centenary banknote series were added. Internationally, it is regarded as best practice for central banks to upgrade the security features on their banknotes every six to eight years.