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ZAR - Zuidafrikaanse rand

The Zuidafrikaanse rand is the currency of Zuid-Afrika. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Zuidafrikaanse rand exchange rate is the ZAR to USD rate. The currency code for South Africa Rand is ZAR, and the currency symbol is R. Below, you'll find Zuidafrikaanse rand rates and a currency converter.

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As a trading center, multiple currencies circulated throughout South Africa. The first official currency used was the Guilder. During the late 17th century, the Rixdollar was used and was the first South African currency to include paper notes. During British occupation, in 1826, the Cape Colony was put on a sterling basis, though other currencies, including Spanish Dollars, US Dollars, French Francs, and Indian Rupees continued to circulate. In 1921, the Reserve Bank of South Africa was established as the central bank. In 1961, the South African Rand replaced the Pound under a decimalized system. The ratio was 2 ZAR to 1 GBP.

Zuidafrikaanse rand Stats

NameZuidafrikaanse rand
SymbolR
Minor unit1/100 = Cent
Minor unit symbolc
Top ZAR conversionZAR to USD
Top ZAR chartZAR to USD chart

Zuidafrikaanse rand Profile

CoinsFreq used: 5c, 10c, 20c, R1, R2, R5
Bank notesFreq used: R10, R20, R50, R100, R200
Central bankSouth African Reserve Bank
Users
Zuid-Afrika, Lesotho, Namibië

Live Currency Rates

CurrencyRateChange
EUR / USD1.03290
GBP / EUR1.20109
USD / JPY151.426
GBP / USD1.24060
USD / CHF0.909729
USD / CAD1.42945
EUR / JPY156.408
AUD / USD0.627149

Central Bank Rates

CurrencyInterest Rate
JPY0.25%
CHF1.00%
EUR3.25%
USD4.75%
CAD3.25%
AUD4.35%
NZD4.25%
GBP4.75%