Note and Coin News

The Bank of Namibia has issued a new N$60 commemorative polymer banknote, celebrating the life and legacy of the late President HE Dr Hage G Geingob, who served as the third president of Namibia from 2015 until his death in February 2024, aged 82.

Designed by De La Rue, the banknote has been printed on SAFEGUARD®. It features two clear windows, with the main window depicting a complex portrait of Dr Geingob, while the secondary window showcases the Independence Memorial Museum.

Security features include ARGENTUM™, a highly reflective mirror-like ink, and ILLUMINATE™, which adds texture and intrigue around the window, along with Enhanced GEMINI™ that is only visible under ultraviolet light for added security.

Other security features include micro text reading ‘Forward Ever, Backward Never, 60’, paying tribute to Geingob’s philosophy, while raised tactile dots ensure accessibility for the visually impaired.

This is the second commemorative banknote to be issued by the Bank. In 2020, it issued a commemorative N$30 on Guardian™ polymer marking the 30th anniversary of independence, which also featured Dr Geingob, along with his presidential predecessors HE Sam Nujoma, and HE Dr Hifikepunye Pohamba.