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.

TRY
Turkish Lira

FACT 1: The currency of Turkey is the Turkish Lira. It’s code is TRY. According to our data, GBP to TRY is the most popular Lira exchange rate conversion. The Turkish Lira has a number of nicknames, including: Kağıt, Mangır, Papel.

FACT 2: The most popular banknotes used in Turkey are: 5, 10, 20, 50. It's used in North Cyprus & Turkey.

FACT 3: The Turkish Lira was reintroduced in 2005 after suffering depreciation in value with the previous Lira. The currency symbol was the result of a worldwide contest and amalgamates an anchor and the letters T' and 'L' for Turkish Lira.