...South Sudan - 500 and 1000 Pounds Series 2021

The Republic of South Sudan

 

Bank of South Sudan (Est.2011)

Currency - Pound (SSP)

 

It is believed that these are the only two notes printed with the year date of 2021. The 500 pounds note was first introduced in 2018 and the 1000 pounds was then added in 2020. At the time of the introduction of the 1000 pounds, it was reported that this would make it easier for the people to make transactions more efficiently. The true reason was due to high inflation and the weak value of the country's currency. South Sudan is considered as one of the poorest nations on earth. On a reputable website for the exchange rate, this South Sudanese pound is officially worth around US$1 = 130.26 South Sudanese pounds or about US$0.08 to one pound.

 

The designs on these notes are the same as those previously issued in 2020. However, these notes are printed with the new year date of 2021 on the front to distinguish the year it was printed or issued. The signatures are not the same too.

Five Hundred Pounds

 

Front - On the front is a portrait of Dr John Garang de Mabior (b.1945-2005). he was a revolutionary leader for the South Sudanese people, and was once appointed the First Vice President of Sudan. he was killed in a helicopter crash on 30.06.2005 while he was the First Vice President of Sudan. South Sudan achieved independence on 09.07.2011.

Governor - Dier Tong Ngor (tenure 2020-2022)

Minister of Finance - Athian Ding Athian (tenure 2020-2021)

Series - 2021

Watermark - John Garang de Mabior and electrotype 500

Dimensions - 155mm x 80.5mm

Back - A bird-eye view of River Nile winding through South Sudan. River Nile is the longest river in Africa and is the longest river in the world (some believe it is the Amazon River). The water for the River Nile starts from Lake Victoria. Lake Victoria is shared by three countries, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The water from the river flows through Uganda, South Sudan, Sudan and Egypt into the Mediterranean Sea.

 

One Thousand Pounds

 

Front - On the front is a portrait of Dr John Garang de Mabior (b.1945-2005). He was a revolutionary leader for the South Sudanese people, and was once appointed the First Vice President of Sudan. he was killed in a helicopter crash on 30.06.2005 while he was the First Vice President of Sudan. South Sudan achieved independence on 09.07.2011.

 

Governor - Dier Tong Ngor (tenure 2020-2022)

Minister of Finance - Athian Ding Athian (tenure 2020-2021)

Series - 2021

Watermark - John Garang de Mabior and electrotype 1000

Dimensions - 159mm x 83.5mm

 

Back - Two ostriches roaming in the bush. The ostriches in South Sudan are referred to as the North African ostrich species or the red-necked ostrich. The Ostrich is a fast running animal and can reach speeds of up to 55 km/h. Their running speed is only second to those four legged cheetahs with a top speed of 100 km/h. However, there are no comparisons between the two, as an ostrich is a bipedal animal with only two legs.