Launch of Upgraded Namibian Banknotes and New Coinage Series

NEW LOOK, SAME VALUE: NAMIBIA INTRODUCES UPGRADED BANKNOTES AND BRAND-NEW COINAGE

1. The Bank of Namibia today officially launched its upgraded banknote series alongside a fully redesigned new Namibian coinage series, marking a historic milestone in the Bank’s 35th year journey of promoting price and financial stability. Launched under the fitting theme, “Our Currency, Our Heritage, Our Pride – Meet the Next Generation of the Namibia Dollar”, the new series celebrates both continuity and innovation in the evolution of Namibian currency. The unveiling marks a significant chapter in Namibia’s economic story, one that embodies continuity, national identity, and the spirit of innovation that is central to the Bank’s mission.

2. The introduction of the new currency series is driven by a bold objective: to modernise Namibia’s currency in line with international standards, while reinforcing its national identity and purpose. This upgrade is not merely aesthetic; it reinforces the security, functionality and integrity of our currency, ensuring it remains a trusted means of exchange while embodying the nation’s ambitions, values, resilience and aspirations in a rapidly changing, technologically driven world. This means our currency must evolve with cutting-edge security features to stay ahead of counterfeiters and safeguard public trust.