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.

MUR
Mauritian Rupee

FACT 1: The currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee. It's code is MUR & its symbol is Rs. According to our data, MUR to EUR is the most popular Rupee exchange rate conversion.

FACT 2: The most popular banknotes used in Mauritius are: ₨25, ₨50, ₨100, ₨200, ₨500, ₨1000, ₨2000. It's used solely in Mauritius.

FACT 3: In 1876, the Mauritius Rupee was first established as the official currency unit replacing the Indian Rupee. Each bank note denomination bears a hand engraved portrait of a prominent Mauritian figure on the obverse and various aspects of Mauritius on the reverse.