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.

SYP
Syrian Pound

FACT 1: The currency of Syria is the Syrian Pound. It's code is SYP and symbol is £. According to our data, SYP to USD is the most popular Syrian Pound exchange rate conversion.

FACT 2: The most popular banknotes used in Syria are: £5, £10, £25, £50, £100, £200, £500, £1000. It's used solely in Syria.

FACT 3: Prior to adopting the Pound in 1947, Syria used the Egyptian Pound whilst under French occupation. A rare currency feature was introduced in 2003, with 5, 10 and 25 Pound coins featuring security holograms.