Explore The N$50 Banknote

The dominant colour of the N$50 banknote is green. Its dimensions are 140 x 70 mm. On the front is the portrait of Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi. On the reverse, the antelope illustrated is the Kudu.

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 Security/Design Feature

1. Glossy prints, Bank initials "BON" and the denomination number "50" become shiny and are visible on the reverse when the note is tilted.

2. When the note is held up against the light the Bank initials "BON" are complete

4. Engraved Portrait of Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi.

5. Relief marks for the visually impaired.

6. Signature of the Governor Mr Ipumbu Shiimi.

7. Watermark: the portrait of Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi and the banknote value "50" appear when the note is held up against the light.

8. The security thread changes colour from green to a split of magenta and blue.

N$50 Banknote

The dominant colour of the N$50 banknote is green. Its dimensions are 140 x 70 mm. On the front is the portrait of Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi. On the reverse, the antelope illustrated is the Kudu.

Date Version Date Released Signed By
1993 September 1993 E Karlsson
2001 December 2001 Tom Alweendo
2006 January 2007 Tom Alweendo
2008 April 2009 Tom Alweendo
2011 March 2012-2014 Ipumbu Shiimi
2015 June 2015 Ipumbu Shiimi
2021 January 2022 Johannes !Gawaxab

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