Nelson Mandlea banknotes go into circulation in South Africa

Nelson Mandlea banknotes go into circulation in South Africa

 

The first banknotes featuring the face of Nelson Mandela have gone into circulation in South Africa.

They are the first South African notes to bear the image of a black person - they replace notes with wild animals and rural and industrial scenes.

President Jacob Zuma says the banknotes were a “humble gesture” to express South Africa’s “deep gratitude”.

Mr Mandela, 94, is one of the world’s best loved figures after spending 27 years in prison for fighting apartheid. Click below for full story - 

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