Nelson Mandela is back in circulation

New South African banknotes featuring the image of former president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela are going into circulation.

By The Newsroom

Published 7th Nov 2012, 00:00 BST

Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus made the first purchase using the new rand notes at a small shop in Pretoria yesterday. The new 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 rand banknotes have wildlife images on the other side.