South Africa: Mandela to Appear on Notes

Former president Nelson Mandela will become the first person to appear on the country's banknotes since the dawn of democracy.

President Jacob Zuma holds the new currency bearing the image of former president Nelson Mandela.

The South African Reserve Bank has announced that all new banknotes will feature the face of Mandela.

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