South Africa currency is rand. You must know about the exchange rates of South Africa currency before traveling because all the transactions after landing are to be carried in South Africa currency. Rand took the place of South Africa currency back in 1961. Before it, the South Africa currency was the pound. It was exchanged at the rate of 1 pound equals to 2 Rand. South Africa currency have coins and notes for daily life transactions. Both are introduced in 1861. One rand is divided into 100 cents. The available coins are:

• 10 cents (10c): Copper Plated
• 20 cents (20c): Bronze Plated
• 50 cents (50c): Bronze Plated
• 1 Rand (R1): Nickel Plated
• 2 Rand (R2): Nickel Plated
• 5 Rand (R5): Copper Plated

Details About South African Currency

In 1961 the notes of South Africa currency were limited and was only for 1 Rand, 2 Rand, 10 Rand, and 20 Rand. But at present, the banknotes are for 10 Rand, 20 Rand, 50 Rand, 1000 Rand, and 200 Rand. The conversion rates of South Africa currency to USD is 1 Rand is equal to 0.069 USD. And if you want to know the rate of South Africa currency to PKR that is 1 Rand equals to 9.18 PKR. You can check the conversion rates of any currency to South Africa currency by contacting money exchangers in your hometown. It is better to take some south Africa currency to form your hometown to avoid any hassle just after landing at the airport. If you have widely used currency with you like USD, then it can be easily exchanged at the South Africa airport.

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