The currency used in South Africa is the South African Rand (ZAR).
The Rand is the legal tender of South Africa and is abbreviated as "R". It is issued by the South African Reserve Bank and is one of the most actively traded currencies in Africa.
The Rand is subdivided into 100 cents, and coins are available in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents, as well as R1, R2, and R5.
Banknotes are available in denominations of R10, R20, R50, R100, and R200.