...South Sudan - 500 And 1000 South Sudan Pounds Series 2024

The Republic of South Sudan

 

Bank of South Sudan (Est.2011)

Currency - Pound (SSP)

 

These are the two known notes issued with the year date of 2024 printed on the notes. These two notes were reportedly released on 12.06.2024. It is not sure if other denominations have been printed with the same year as per these two notes. Due to inflation and a weak currency, larger denominations of notes may be required, apart from these notes. The denominations of 500 and 1000 pounds were issued from 2020, and since then the central bank has not printed any banknotes that are lower than 500 pounds.

 

Like the last 1,000 dated 2023 issued, the design for this note is that same, except for a word changed for the previous 2023 series. Prior to this, all notes are printed with South Sudanese Pounds. For this 2024 series, the word Sudanese has been replaced by Sudan - South Sudan Pounds. 

Five Hundred Pounds

Front - On the front is a portrait of the late 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 - James Alic Garang (tenure 2023-2024)

Minister of Finance - Bak Barnaba Chol (tenure 2023-2024)

Series - 2024

Watermark - John Garang de Mabior and electrotype 500

Dimensions - 155.5mm x 80mm

 

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 the late 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 - James Alic Garang (tenure 2023-2024)

Minister of Finance - Bak Barnaba Chol (tenure 2023-2024)

Series - 2024

Watermark - John Garang de Mabior and electrotype 1000

Dimensions - 159mm x 83mm

 

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.

...South Sudan - 500 And 1000 Pounds Series 2023

 

 

The Republic of South Sudan

 

Bank of South Sudan (Est.2011)

Currency - Pound (SSP) 

 

Since I started collecting the South Sudan banknotes when the country became independent in 2011, I thought I should keep collecting them, as they are fairly cheap and quite easy to obtain. However, I must admit that I was a bit slack, as I am still missing two notes from the 2016 series, which I will have to look around eventually to complete my collection.

 

Here I have posted the two notes of 500 and 1000 pounds both printed with the year date of 2023. I believe these are the only two notes printed/issued with this year's date. Since 2019, the central bank has not issued any banknotes that are lower than 500 pounds. I am not quite sure if inflation has anything to do with this. Because of a weak economy, some of the lower denomination banknotes are not worth the paper printed on.

 

There are no changes to the designs on these two notes. However, these are the last notes that are printed with the words South Sudanese Pounds, as from 2024, the country's currency is referred to as South Sudan Pounds only. 

 

Five Hundred Pounds

 

Front - On the front is a portrait of the late 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 - Johnny Ohisa (Aug-2022 - Oct 2023)

Minister of Finance - Dr Bak Barnaba Chol (Aug 2023 - Mar-2024)

Series - 2023

Watermark - John Garang de Mabior and electrotype 500

Dimensions - 155mm x 79mm

 

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 - Johnny Ohisa (Aug-2022 - Oct 2023)

Minister of Finance - Dr Bak Barnaba Chol (Aug 2023 - Mar-2024)

Series - 2023

Watermark - John Garang de Mabior and electrotype 1000

Dimensions - 159mm x 82.5mm

 

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.

...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.

...South Sudan - 2019 Prints 50 And 100 Pounds

Republic of South Sudan

 

Bank of South Sudan, Est.2011

Currency - Pound (SSP)

 

Here are the only two notes of 50 and 100 pounds printed with the year date of 2019. Since getting independent in 2011, South Sudan has been battling rampant high inflation, poor economic performance, and the civil war fought from 2013 to 2020. I believe these are the last prints for these two denominations as the buying power for these two notes have shrunk tremendously since the South Sudan pound was established.

The designs for these two notes are the same as those first issued, except for the year date and signatures. These are generally cheap notes due to the weak Sudanese pound currency and there are plenty around on offer. 

Fifty Pounds

Governor - Jamal Wani Abdalla

Minister of Finance - Salvatore Garang Mabiordit

Watermark - John Garang de Mabior and electrotype 50

Dimensions - 142.5mm x 73mm

 

Front: The late John Garang de Mabior (b.1945 - 2005). John Garang was the revolutionary leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Army, who was involved in the Second Sudanese Civil War. He died in a helicopter crash in July 2005. Prior to his death, he was the First Vice President of Sudan from 09.01.2005 to 30.07.2005, and also the President of the Southern Sudan Autonomous Region. South Sudan became the 54th independent nation of Africa on 09.07.2011. 

Back - A herd of elephants traveling together with a calf by their side. A sorghum crop is printed next to the elephants. Sorghum is an important food staple crop cultivated in South Sudan under subsistence rainfall. In the center is a circular design with the value of 50 (denomination) printed in the middle. The watermark is visible while holding up against the light.

One Hundred Pounds

 

Governor - Jamal Wani Abdalla

Minister of Finance - Salvatore Garang Mabiordit

Watermark - John Garang de Mabior and electrotype 100

Dimensions - 147mm x 75.5mm

 

Front: The late John Garang de Mabior (b.1945 - 2005). John Garang was the revolutionary leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Army, who was involved in the Second Sudanese Civil War. He died in a helicopter crash in July 2005. Prior to his death, he was the First Vice President of Sudan from 09.01.2005 to 30.07.2005, and also the President of the Southern Sudan Autonomous Region. South Sudan became the 54th independent nation of Africa on 09.07.2011.

 

Back - A lion resting on grassland. In the background is a waterfall. It is not sure where this waterfall is located, as there are no such huge waterfalls that can be found in South Sudan. I wonder if this is Fula Rapids/Fula Falls or is it just an artist impression of a waterfall?

...South Sudan - 2017 Prints of 20, 50 100 Pounds (Full Set)

Republic of South Sudan

 

Bank of South Sudan

Currency - Pound (SSP)

 

I believe I have a full set of 2017 reprints of three notes - 20, 50 and 100 pounds here. These are reprints of the 2015 series, when it first introduced with the year date on the notes. The designs are the same, with the exception of the signatures and the year date printed on the notes.

 

As South Sudan is one of the poorest nations on earth and also having a weak economy, the 5 pounds note was not issued for the 2016 series, and it also ceased printing the 10 pounds note in 2017.

 

Twenty Pounds

John Garang de Mabior (b.1945 - 2005)

 

Front: The late John Garang de Mabior (b.1945 - 2005). John Garang was the revolutionary leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Army, who was involved in the Second Sudanese Civil War. He died in a helicopter crash in July 2005. Prior to his death, he was the First Vice President of Sudan from 09.01.2005 to 30.07.2005, and also the President of the Southern Sudan Autonomous Region. South Sudan became the 54th independent nation of Africa on 09.07.2011.

 

Governor - Dr Othom Rago Ajak

Minister of Finance - Stephen Dhieu Dau Ayik 

Watermark - John Garang de Mabior and the electrotype 20

Dimensions - 139mm x 70.5mm

Back - Two standing oryx antelopes and an image of an oil derrick.

Oryx antelopes and an oil derrick

 

Fifty Pounds

John Garang de Mabior (b.1945 - 2005)

 

Front: The late John Garang de Mabior (b.1945 - 2005). John Garang was the revolutionary leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Army, who was involved in the Second Sudanese Civil War. He died in a helicopter crash in July 2005. Prior to his death, he was the First Vice President of Sudan from 09.01.2005 to 30.07.2005, and also the President of the Southern Sudan Autonomous Region. South Sudan became the 54th independent nation of Africa on 09.07.2011.

 

Watermark - John Garang de Mabior and electrotype 50

Dimensions - 143mm x 72.5mm

 

Back - A herd of elephant matching and a tree to their left.

 

Elephants

 

One Hundred Pounds

John Garang de Mabior (b.1945 - 2005)

 

Front: The late John Garang de Mabior (b.1945 - 2005). John Garang was the revolutionary leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Army, who was involved in the Second Sudanese Civil War. He died in a helicopter crash in July 2005. Prior to his death, he was the First Vice President of Sudan from 09.01.2005 to 30.07.2005, and also the President of the Southern Sudan Autonomous Region. South Sudan became the 54th independent nation of Africa on 09.07.2011.

 

Watermark - John Garang de Mabior and electrotype 100

Dimensions  -145.5mm x 75mm

 

Back - A resting lion with waterfall in the background.

Lion resting, waterfall

 

...South Sudan - 10 Pounds 2016 Print

Republic of South Sudan

 

Bank of South Sudan

Currency - Pound (SSP)

Here are the 10 and 20 pounds notes printed with the year date of 2016. Four notes were issued with the 2016 year date, but I only managed to get these two as I was a bit late to do my usual catch up. The missing notes are - 50 and 100 pounds.

 

No change to the original designs, except with the new year date and new signatures.

 

Ten Pounds

 

Governor - Kornelio Koriom Mayiek

Minister of Finance - Stephen Dhieu Dau Ayik

Watermarks - John Garang de Mabior and the value 10

Dimensions - 135mm x 167.5mm 

 

Front: The late John Garang de Mabior (b.1945 - 2005). John Garang was the revolutionary leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Army, who was involved in the Second Sudanese Civil War. He died in a helicopter crash in July 2005. Prior to his death, he was the First Vice President of Sudan from 09.01.2005 to 30.07.2005, and also the President of the Southern Sudan Autonomous Region. South Sudan became the 54th independent nation of Africa on 09.07.2011.

 

Back - A buffalo and a calf standing and next to it is a pineapple.

 

Twenty Pounds

Governor - Kornelio Koriom Mayiek

Minister of Finance - Stephen Dhieu Dau Ayik 

Watermark - John Garang de Mabior and the electrotype 20

Dimensions - 139mm x 70.5mm

 

Front: The late John Garang de Mabior (b.1945 - 2005). John Garang was the revolutionary leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Army, who was involved in the Second Sudanese Civil War. He died in a helicopter crash in July 2005. Prior to his death, he was the First Vice President of Sudan from 09.01.2005 to 30.07.2005, and also the President of the Southern Sudan Autonomous Region. South Sudan became the 54th independent nation of Africa on 09.07.2011.

Back - Two standing oryx antelopes and an image of an oil derrick.

...South Sudan - 500 and 1000 Pounds 2020

The Republic of South Sudan

 

Bank of South Sudan

Currency - Pound (SSP)

 

In 2011, the world's newest nation, the Republic of South Sudan obtained its independence from Sudan and in the same year, it also issued a new set of new banknotes from 5 piasters to 100 pounds (9 notes). In 2018, it issued a 500 pounds note and at that time was the largest denomination circulating in the country. In 2020, it released the 1000 pounds and replaced the previous 500 pounds as the largest banknote in the country. Given the current situation, one might say that we may expect to see a new 2000 or even a 5000 pounds note in the near future too. 

 

The Republic of South Sudan is also sometimes referred to as Southern Sudan.

 

According to the government, the issue of the 1000 pounds note is to make it easier for the people to make transactions more efficiently. In another word, this note is to cope with growing inflation which shows no signs of slowing down at the moment. South Sudan is considered to be one of the poorest nations on earth.

The design of this new 1000 pounds note is pretty very much the same as all the other denominations issued. On the front is a portrait of John Garang de Mabior and on the back it depicts wildlife animals theme. South Sudan is home to many species of wildlife.

All text printed on this note is in English. English is also the official language. Before 2011, South Sudan was part of Sudan. Between 1899 and 1956, Sudan was ruled by both the Egyptians and the British (divide and rule policy), and as such Arabic and English are widely spoken in the country. While the dominant religion in Sudan is Islam, South Sudan is not and as such only English text is used on its banknotes.  

In addition to the 1000 pounds, the 500 pounds was also reprinted and issued and I have also added this note to this post.

Signature

Governor - Dier Tong Ngor (tenure May 2018 to Jan 2020; since Nov 2020);

Minister of Finance - Salvatore Garang Mabiordit (Tenure 2018-2020);

Dimensions - 500 pounds (154mm x 80mm); 1000 Pounds (159mm x 82mm)

 

In today's standard, these two notes are considered as large size notes too, albeit its weak value outside the country .

 

Five Hundred Pounds

Front: the late John Garang de Mabior (1945 - 2005). John Garang was the revolutionary leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Army, who was involved in the Second Sudanese Civil War. He died in a helicopter crash in July 2005.

Back: An aerial view of River Nile

 

Dimensions - 154mm x 80mm

 

Aerial view of the River Nile

One Thousand Pounds

 

Front: the late John Garang de Mabior (1945 - 2005). John Garang was the revolutionary leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Army, who was involved in the Second Sudanese Civil War. He died in a helicopter crash in July 2005.

 

Back: two ostriches walking about. South Sudan has one of the world's largest wetlands and every year attracts mass animals' migration to the country.

Dimensions - 195mm x 82mm

 

Two ostriches

Footnote

I believe those are the signatures on the notes. However, I am unable to confirm them.

South Sudan - 500 Pounds 2018

Republic of South Sudan

This is the highest value ever issued with a face value of 500 Pounds.

South Sudan was formed following an Independence referendum held in early 2011. The South Sudanese has been fighting with the Sudanese government for independence since Sudan obtained it's independence in 1955. Unfortunately even after obtaining independence in 2011, peace did not last long as civil war broke out again in 2013 following a political struggle between the country's President and his Deputy. This on going civil has led to the weakening of the Sudan pounds and as such higher value currency is needed to combat inflation. When the currency was introduced in 2011, it was worth about 3 South Sudan pounds (SSP) to one USD. Today, the rate has gone up to about 130+ SSP.

As per all previous issues, the front of the note bears the portrait of the late John Garang de Mabior (1945 - 2005). John Garang was the revolution leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Army, who was involved in the Second Sudanese Civil War. He died in a helicopter crash in July 2005. On the back of the note is a bird's-eye view of the winding River Nile. The design on the back is very similar to the 25 Piasters note issued 2011.

Signatures:
Governor - Othom Rago Ajak
Minister of Finance - Stephen Dhieu Dau Ayik

Five Hundred Pounds

Dated 2018

Reverse

South Sudan - 2015 Issues

These are reprints of the first issue in 2011. This is a complete set of 6 notes. Whilst these are reprints, additional features are also added to the designs, like the year date of 2015 is added. The colour for the £10 has also changed from predominately blue to green. The £25 has been replaced by the new denomination of £20. Also the £1 has been discontinued and has been replaced by the £2 note. The £2 is yet to be issued.

 

Signatures

Governor - Kornelio Koriom Mayik

Minister of Finance - David Deng Athorbei

Five Pounds

Dated 2015

Reverse

Ten Pounds

Dated 2015

Reverse

Twenty Pounds

Dated 2015

Reverse

Fifty Pounds

Dated 2015

Reverse

One Hundred Pounds

Dated 2015

Reverse

South Sudan - 2011 New Issues Full Set

Newest Nation on Earth

All depicting former leader John Garang de Mabior 

Signatures

Governor - David Deng Athorbei

Minister of Finance - Elijah Malok

Five Piasters

ND2011, P1

Reverse - ostrich

 

Ten Piasters

ND2011, P2

Reverse - kudu

 

Twenty Five Piasters

ND2011, P3

Reverse - river Nile

 

One Pound

ND2011, P4

Reverse - giraffes

 

Five Pounds

ND2011, P5

Reverse - Sanga cattles

 

Ten Pounds

ND2011, P6

Reverse - bufaloes

 

Twenty Five Pounds

ND2011, P7

Reverse - Oryx antelopes

 

Fifty Pounds

ND2011, P8

Reverse - elephants

 

One Hundred Pounds

ND2011, P9

Reverse - relaxing lion