South African Rand (ZAR)
The South African Rand is the official currency of South Africa.
Currency Details
| Currency Code | ZAR |
| Symbol | R |
| Minor Unit | Cent (1/100) |
| Countries | South Africa, Eswatini (alongside Lilangeni), Lesotho (alongside Loti), Namibia (alongside Namibian Dollar) |
| Central Bank | South African Reserve Bank |
Popular ZAR Conversions
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Coins & Banknotes
🪙 Coins
10c20c50cR1R2R5
💵 Banknotes
R10R20R50R100R200
Frequently Asked Questions
The ISO 4217 currency code for the South African Rand is ZAR. This three-letter code is used internationally in banking, finance, and commerce to identify the South African Rand.
The South African Rand (ZAR) is the official currency of South Africa, Eswatini (alongside Lilangeni), Lesotho (alongside Loti), Namibia (alongside Namibian Dollar). It is managed by the South African Reserve Bank.
The symbol for the South African Rand is R. The minor unit is the Cent (1/100).
The South African Rand (ZAR) is managed by the South African Reserve Bank. The central bank is responsible for monetary policy, issuing banknotes and coins, and maintaining the stability of the currency.
Get ZAR Rates via API
Access live South African Rand exchange rates in your app with the official SDK.
Install
npm install @allratestoday/sdk Usage
import AllRatesToday from '@allratestoday/sdk';
const client = new AllRatesToday('YOUR_API_KEY');
const rate = await client.getRate('ZAR', 'USD');