1 rand 1966

Common. This note exhibits a regular issue with no documented scarcity. eBay market data shows consistent sales in the $4-$21 range for UNC examples over multiple years (2012-2024), with 2024 and 2017 sales at $15-$21.50 indicating stable but modest collector demand. The catalog 2019 valuation of $4 for UNC condition further supports common status. No evidence of restricted print runs, recall, or short-lived issuance exists for Pick P-110a.

Issued in 1966 during the early years of the Republic of South Africa, this banknote reflects the nation's emphasis on agricultural wealth and pastoral economy. The prominent portrait on the obverse represents a key historical figure from South Africa's colonial past, while the reverse's depiction of sheep grazing in a mountainous landscape symbolized the importance of wool production and farming to the South African economy during the mid-20th century. The bilingual Afrikaans-English presentation reflects the official language policy of the period.

The obverse features a portrait of Bartholomeus Vermuyden (historically identified as such, though long believed to represent Jan van Riebeeck) rendered in three-quarter profile facing left, with characteristic shoulder-length wavy hair in the style of 17th-century Dutch settlers. The portrait is positioned at the left side within an ornamental rectangular border frame with decorative corner elements. The reverse depicts a pastoral landscape scene with two horned sheep grazing in a field, framed by trees and mountains in the background, symbolizing South Africa's agricultural sector. Large decorative ovals containing the numeral '1' are positioned in the top right and bottom left corners of the reverse. The entire design employs fine-line engraving throughout, with the consistent mauve, rose, burgundy, and cream color palette creating visual harmony across both sides.

FRONT SIDE: 'SUID-AFRIKAANSE RESERWEBANK' (South African Reserve Bank); 'EK BELOOF OF AANYRAAG TE BETAAL AAN TOONDER TE PRETORIA / PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND AT PRETORIA' (bilingual promise clause); 'EEN RAND / ONE RAND' (denomination in both languages); 'VIR DIE SUID-AFRIKAANSE RESERWEBANK / FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK' (authority statement); 'PRETORIA' (issuing location); 'PRESIDENT GOVERNOR' (signature lines); Serial number 'A 39797557'. BACK SIDE: Decorative numeral '1' in ornamental ovals indicating denomination; no text inscriptions other than security markings.

Intaglio engraving (line engraving), which is evident from the fine-line patterns, ornamental security borders, and detailed portrait rendering observed throughout the note. The precision of the pastoral landscape engraving and consistency of the color application across both sides confirms professional banknote security printing. While specific printer attribution is not documented in the provided catalog data, the quality and technique are consistent with De La Rue or similar established banknote security printers of that era.

This is cataloged as Pick P-110a, which is distinguished by having the first line of the Bank name and denomination value printed in Afrikaans (as opposed to P-109, which uses English). Replacement notes exist with serial number prefixes Z/1, Y/1, X/1, and W/1. The observed serial number 'A 39797557' indicates a standard regular issue note, not a replacement. The Springbok watermark is present as specified in the PMG population data. No signature or date variations are noted for this specific variety within the 1966-1972 issue period.