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