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Namibia's 30 Namibia Dollars Note

Nominated by Fritz-Jürgen Simons, IBNS Member 8247

 
NoteNamibia B218 (PNL): 30 dollars (US$2.10)
Predominant Colour(s)Blue, green, and yellow
FrontEnglish text; rhino head; founding president Sam Nujoma, former president Hifikepunye Pohamba, and current president Hage G. Geingob; bank logo in green-to-gold SPARK
BackEnglish text; two standing Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis); coat of arms
Watermark (shadow image)BoN
Additional SecuritySimulated solid security thread
PrinterOberthur Technologies
Size137 x 70 Polymer (Guardian)
Introduced15/05/2020
Information provided courtesy of The Banknote Book