FACT 1: The currency of South Africa is the South African Rand. It's code is ZAR & its symbol is R. According to our data, GBP to ZAR is the most popular SA Rand exchange rate conversion.

FACT 2: The most frequently used banknotes in South Africa Rand are: R10, R20, R50, R100, R200. It's used in: South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia.

FACT 3: The Rand was introduced in 1961, the same year that South Africa became a Republic. In 2012, a whole new series of banknotes was issued featuring the portrait of Nelson Mandela on the obverse and native animals on the reverse.

XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

FACT 1: The currency of CommunautŽ Financire Africaine (BEAC) is the CFA Franc BEAC. It's code is XAF. According to our data, XAF to USD is the most popular Central African BEAC exchange rate conversion.

FACT 2: The most popular banknotes used in CommunautŽ Financire Africaine (BEAC) are: 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000. It's used in: CommunautŽ Financire Africaine (BEAC), Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo/Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon.

FACT 3: The CFA Franc was introduced to the French Colonies in Africa in 1945 and continued to be the official currency when these states gained independence. Banknotes are distinguished by a single letter indicating the state it was issued by.