Namibian Dollar - Banknotes

Banknotes

Banknotes in circulation

$10
$20
$50
$100
$200

Historically, Hendrik Witbooi, once a Namaqua chief and instrumental in leading the revolts against German rule at the turn of the 20th century, has been depicted on all Namibian banknotes. However, on 21 March 2012, the Bank of Namibia introduced a new series of banknotes to be issued in May 2012. The new family of banknotes will have the same denomination structure as the current series. All denominations have improved anti-counterfeiting features, and the portrait of Hendrik Witbooi are retained for all but the 10- and 20-dollar notes, which feature a new portrait of Sam Nujoma, the founding president and father of the Namibian nation.

2011-2012 Series
Image	Value	Dimensions	Main Color	Description		Date of issue	Date of first issue	Watermark
Image	Value	Dimensions	Main Color	Obverse	Reverse	Date of issue	Date of first issue	Watermark
	N$10	129 x 70mm	Blue	H.E. Dr. Sam Nujoma; Parliament building in Windhoek	Namibian coat of arms; three standing springbok antelope (Antidorcas marsupialis)	2011	May 15, 2012	Sam Nujoma and electrotype 10
	N$20	134 x 70mm	Orange	H.E. Dr. Sam Nujoma; Parliament building in Windhoek	Namibian coat of arms; three standing red hartebeest	2011	May 15, 2012	Sam Nujoma and electrotype 20
	N$50	140 x 70mm	Green	Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi; Parliament building in Windhoek	Namibian coat of arms; five standing kudo antelope (Tragelaphus stepsiceros)	2012	May 15, 2012	Hendrik Witbooi and electrotype 50
	N$100	147 x 70mm	Pink	Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi; Parliament building in Windhoek	Namibian coat of arms; three standing oryx antelope (Oryx gazella)	2012	May 15, 2012	Hendrik Witbooi and electrotype 100
	N$200	152 x 70mm	Purple	Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi; Parliament building in Windhoek	Namibian coat of arms; three standing roan antelope	2012	May 15, 2012	Hendrik Witbooi and electrotype 200