The South African Rand was introduced in 1961. It is officially used in South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia (in conjunction with Namibian dollar) and unofficially in Swaziland (in conjunction with Swazi Iilangeni) and Zimbabwe (in conjunction with Zimbabwean dollar, U.S. dollar, Euro, Pound sterling and Botswana pula). The currency is subdivided in 100 cents.

Available in these Countries: South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe

Unit Name: Rand

Currency Sign: R

Currency ISO Code: ZAR

Currency Name: South African Rand

Coins: the coins now used are 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, 1, 2 and 5 rands

Banknotes: the banknotes now used are 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 rands

Central Bank: South African Reserve Bank

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