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Policy on the Reproduction of Images of Namibian Currency

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Policy on the Reproduction of Images of Namibian Currency
 Currency Reproduction Conditions

To avoid the risk of potential criminal activity and civil consequences, the Bank of Namibia’s permission for the reproduction of banknote and coin images for purposes other than authentic Namibian currency must be applied for and granted in writing before the image is used for the intended reproduction. This is in accordance with Section 80 (1)(d) and (e) of the Bank of Namibia Act, 2020 (Act No. 1 of 2020).

The conditions for reproducing Namibian currency images, as set out in the Policy on the Reproduction of Images of Namibian Currency, must meet the following minimum requirements:

Banknotes:
  • The reproduction must either be in black and white or retain the colours of the authentic banknote.
  • Electronic and printed reproductions must be overprinted with the word SPECIMEN in solid black uppercase lettering, which must not be less than one third of the reproduction’s size and must extend diagonally from the bottom left corner to the top right corner of the entire banknote.
  • Printed reproductions must be at least 30 per cent larger than the authentic banknote, and they must be overprinted with the words IMAGE NOT LEGAL TENDER in solid black uppercase lettering, which must extend diagonally across the reproduced note without obscuring the portrait in any way.
  • Printed reproductions can only be printed on a single side of the paper; the reverse side must remain unprinted.
  • Printed reproductions must not be produced on any material similar to the material used in the production of the authentic banknote.
  • Electronic reproductions must be depicted on the screen at an offset angle (i.e. not flat on the screen), and they must form part of a larger pictorial design.
  • The reproductions must maintain the dignity of the image, emblem and design of the authentic banknotes.
  • Authentic and reproduced currency depicted in a motion picture (e.g. video clips and film and television productions) must be portrayed in a way that resembles a legal commercial transaction.
Coins:
  • Reproduced flat illustrations or designs can reflect the original size and colour of the authentic coins.
  • Reproduced raised designs must be more than twice the diameter (for enlargements) or less than half the diameter (for reductions) of the authentic coin.
  • The reproductions must maintain the dignity of the image, emblem and design of the authentic coins.
  • Reproductions must not be produced on any material similar to the material used in the production of the authentic coins.

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Policy on reproduction of images of the Namibian Dollar
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