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South African Rand (ZAR)

The ZAR is the official currency of South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini, with the symbol R.

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South African Rand to Australian Dollars: Exchange rates today

ZAR
GBP
1 ZAR0.04 GBP
10 ZAR0.43 GBP
20 ZAR0.87 GBP
50 ZAR2.17 GBP
100 ZAR4.35 GBP
250 ZAR10.89 GBP
300 ZAR13.06 GBP
500 ZAR21.78 GBP
1,000 ZAR43.56 GBP
2,000 ZAR87.12 GBP
5,000 ZAR217.81 GBP
10,000 ZAR435.64 GBP
GBP
ZAR
1 GBP22.69 ZAR
10 GBP226.96 ZAR
20 GBP453.93 ZAR
50 GBP1,134.84 ZAR
100 GBP2,269.69 ZAR
250 GBP5,674.24 ZAR
300 GBP6,809.09 ZAR
500 GBP11,348.49 ZAR
1,000 GBP22,737.45 ZAR
2,000 GBP45,474.90 ZAR
5,000 GBP113,687.26 ZAR
10,000 GBP227,404.77 ZAR

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Learn more about the South African Rand

  • History

    The South African Rand was established as the official currency of South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini in 1961. Its introduction was a key development for the nation, and it continues to be a central part of the economic landscape of both South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini and Africa. Check our guide about the evolution of ZAR to GBP to learn more about their exchange rate history.
  • Characteristics

    The South African Rand is divided into Cent. You'll find South African Rand banknotes in 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 rands and coins in 1, 2, 5 rands; 10, 20, 50 cents.
  • Monetary policy

    The South African Rand is managed by the South African Reserve Bank, which is responsible for the currency's monetary policy and currency's value. This approach allows the currency to fluctuate based on market conditions, while the central bank retains the ability to intervene to maintain stability and control inflation. This strategic management is crucial for supporting the economic growth and stability of South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini.
  • Currency exchange

    The value of the South African Rand is determined by a floating exchange rate. This means its value can fluctuate based on global supply and demand, reflecting the country's economic strength and market conditions.

Facts table for the South African Rand (ZAR)

Currency nameSouth African Rand
Currency codeZAR
Currency symbol

R

Minor unit

Cent

Minor unit symbol¢
Notes frequently used

10, 20, 50, 100, 200 rands

Coins frequently used1, 2, 5 rands; 10, 20, 50 cents
Central bank

South African Reserve Bank

Users

South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini

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