Namibia to launch N$60.00 commemorative banknote honouring Dr. Hage G. Geingob!

The Bank of Namibia has announced the introduction of a special N$60.00 Commemorative Banknote in tribute to Dr. Hage G. Geingob, Namibia’s third president, who served from 2015 until his passing in February 2024. This limited-edition banknote honours his lifelong dedication to Namibia’s democracy, economic growth, and social inclusion.

Printed on durable polymer, the Dr. Hage G. Geingob Commemorative Banknote showcases a transparent portrait of Dr. Geingob, symbolizing his enduring influence. It features advanced security elements, including coloured intaglio print, Argentum silver ink, and gold accents that become visible when tilted. The Independence Memorial Museum appears in a secondary transparent window, reinforcing national pride. The banknote will officially be issued on 17 March 2025 and will circulate alongside existing Namibian banknotes and coins, serving both as legal tender and a collector’s item.

Explaining the significance of the N$60 denomination, Bank of Namibia Governor Mr. Johannes !Gawaxab stated:
"Dr. Geingob dedicated 60 years of his life to serving Namibia—through his years in exile, his return, and his leadership in an independent nation. The number 60 carries deep symbolic meaning, reflecting his unwavering commitment over the decades."

Currently, the following Namibia Dollar banknotes are in circulation: N$10, N$20, N$30, N$50, N$100, and N$200.

Namibia launches a new banknote to commemorate its 30th independance anniversary! [update]

update (13 May 2020): The Bank of Namibia (BON) has announced that the N$30 commemorative banknote launched on Namibia's Independence Day 2020 shall be available to the public as from 15 May 2020.

The Bank of Namibia (BON) has released a new N$30 banknote in commemoration of Namibia's 30th independance anniversary. The new banknote, which features portraits of former Presidents Sam Nujoma and Hifikepunye Pohamba as well as current President Hage Geingob on the front side and a Black Namibian Rhino on the back side, is to be used at the same time with the current family of banknotes and all banknotes are the be accepted as legal tender in the payment of goods and services. The commemorative banknote is printed on a smooth, secure and durable material known as polymer hat bears state of the art security features. Other notable features include:

• Transparent dynamic-effedt between the diamond-shaped window and the value 30 with gold ink.
• Six clusters of raised dots in the top right corner which helps visually impaired and partially sighted people to identiy the value of the note, similar with the current banknotes.
• At the back of the note there is a see-through window depicting the Black Namibian Rhino.

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