Namibia 10 Dollars Sam Nujoma 2021 Pick 16b UNC Banknote
The Namibia 10 Dollars 2021 Pick 16b banknote was issued by the Bank of Namibia as an updated version of the country’s N$10 denomination. Dated 2021 and released into circulation in January 2022, this variety carries the signature of Governor Johannes !Gawaxab.
Presented in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, it is an attractive modern African banknote combining Namibia’s political history with its famous wildlife.
Historical Background
The Namibian Dollar was introduced in 1993, three years after Namibia gained independence. The currency circulates alongside the South African Rand at parity.
The 10 Dollar denomination honours Dr. Sam Nujoma, who led Namibia to independence and served as the country’s first President from 1990 to 2005. The 2021 version is distinguished from the earlier 2015 Pick 16a primarily by its new date and the signature of Governor Johannes !Gawaxab.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Namibia
- Denomination: 10 Dollars
- Year: 2021
- Release: January 2022
- Pick Number: P-16b
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Bank of Namibia
- Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
- Material: Paper
- Dimensions: 129 × 70 mm
- Dominant Colour: Blue
- Signature: Johannes !Gawaxab
- Printer: Oberthur Fiduciaire
Obverse
The obverse features:
- Portrait of Dr. Sam Nujoma
- Parliament Building in Windhoek
- Bank of Namibia inscriptions
- Denomination numerals
- Registration device
- Governor’s signature
- Serial numbers
Sam Nujoma was a central figure in Namibia’s independence movement and became the country’s first President following independence in 1990.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Three springbok antelopes
- Coat of Arms of Namibia
- Natural vegetation
- Large denomination numerals
- Bank of Namibia inscriptions
The springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) is one of Southern Africa’s most recognisable animals and reflects Namibia’s spectacular wildlife and natural heritage.
Security Features
- Watermark of Dr. Sam Nujoma
- Electrotype 10
- Windowed security thread
- Security thread changing from green to magenta and blue
- Gold-to-green colour-changing diamond with 10
- See-through BON registration device
- Raised engraved portrait
- Tactile relief mark for visually impaired users
- Glossy BON / 10 elements visible when tilted
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Namibia 10 Dollars 2021 Pick 16b UNC banknote combines an important portrait from Namibia’s modern history with one of Southern Africa’s most iconic animals. Its colourful design and sophisticated security features make it an excellent affordable addition to a world banknote collection.
Perfect for:
- Namibia banknote collections
- African currency collections
- Sam Nujoma banknotes
- Wildlife-themed banknotes
- Springbok and antelope collections
- Modern world paper money
- UNC banknote collections
Collector’s Note
The Pick 16b is the 2021 variety of Namibia’s 10 Dollar design and is distinguished from Pick 16a (2015) by its 2021 date and the signature of Governor Johannes !Gawaxab. The Bank of Namibia confirms that this version entered circulation in January 2022
