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Up for sale is an original South African Reserve Bank £5 (Vyf Pond) banknote dated 17 April 1959, featuring the portrait of Jan van Riebeeck, founder of the Cape Colony, on the front, and an elegant Dutch sailing ship on the reverse.
This note belongs to the last series of South African pounds issued before decimalisation in 1961, making it a historically significant collectible for any serious banknote enthusiast.
Denomination: £5 (Five Pounds / Vyf Pond)
Date: 17 April 1959
Serial Number: C/72 591780
Signatures: President / Governor of the South African Reserve Bank
Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., England
Catalogue Reference: #97, #176-192
Language: Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)
Dimensions: ± 160 × 90 mm
Historical Background:
The £5 Van Riebeeck series was introduced in the 1950s and is well known for its colourful design and detailed engraving. These notes were withdrawn in 1961 when the South African rand replaced the pound, making them increasingly collectible.
