Namibia 100 Dollars Hendrik Witbooi 2025 Pick 23 UNC Banknote
The Namibia 100 Dollars 2025 Pick 23 belongs to the new generation of Namibian banknotes introduced in 2025. Issued by the Bank of Namibia, the redesigned N$100 preserves the country’s established themes while incorporating updated artwork and modern security technology.
The banknote features Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi on the obverse and the oryx, one of Namibia’s most characteristic desert animals, on the reverse. The 2025 issue is catalogued by dealers as Pick 23 / B223a.
Presented in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, this new issue is an excellent addition for collectors of modern African currency.
Historical Background
Namibia introduced its national dollar in 1993, shortly after gaining independence. Hendrik Witbooi originally appeared across the country’s banknote family, but following the 2012 redesign, Sam Nujoma replaced him on the N$10 and N$20 while Witbooi remained on the N$50, N$100 and N$200 denominations.
The 2025 generation modernizes Namibia’s banknotes while maintaining this established visual identity.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Namibia
- Denomination: 100 Dollars
- Year: 2025
- Pick Number: P-23
- Banknote Book: B223a
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Bank of Namibia
- Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
- Material: Paper / coated high-security substrate
- Dimensions: 147 × 70 mm
- Dominant Colours: Red and pink
- Signature: Governor Johannes !Gawaxab
- Series: 2025 Third Generation Series
Obverse
The obverse features:
- Portrait of Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi
- Parliament Building in Windhoek
- Bank of Namibia logo
- Colour-changing security element
- Denomination numerals
- Serial numbers
- Governor’s signature
Hendrik Witbooi (c. 1830–1905) was a prominent Nama leader who resisted German colonial rule in what is now Namibia. His portrait symbolizes the country’s struggle for independence and has appeared on Namibian banknotes since the introduction of the national currency. The Bank of Namibia explicitly identifies the armed struggle for independence as the theme represented by Witbooi.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Oryx antelope
- Namibian natural imagery
- Coat of Arms of Namibia
- Denomination numerals
- Bank of Namibia inscriptions
The oryx, or gemsbok, is particularly well adapted to Namibia’s extremely dry environment and is one of the country’s most recognizable wildlife symbols. The Bank of Namibia uses native antelopes across its banknote designs to represent the country’s natural diversity.
Security Features
The N$100 design incorporates several advanced security elements, including:
- Colour-changing Bank of Namibia logo
- Windowed security thread
- Raised engraved portrait
- Tactile relief marks for visually impaired users
- See-through BON registration device
- Watermark security feature
- Microprinting and fine-line patterns
- Serial numbering
The Bank of Namibia notes that the N$100’s security elements include colour-changing features, a windowed thread and tactile printing designed for both authentication and accessibility.
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Namibia 100 Dollars 2025 Pick 23 UNC banknote represents the latest evolution of one of Namibia’s most recognizable denominations. Its combination of Hendrik Witbooi, the oryx and upgraded security technology makes it particularly attractive for collectors.
Perfect for:
- Namibia banknote collections
- African currency collections
- New 2025 banknote issues
- Hendrik Witbooi banknotes
- Wildlife-themed banknotes
- Oryx and antelope collections
- Modern world paper money
- UNC banknote collections
Collector’s Note
The Pick 23 is the new 2025 N$100 and forms part of the complete new series catalogued as P20–P24: N$10, N$20, N$50, N$100 and N$200.
Unlike the N$10 and N$20, which feature Sam Nujoma, the higher denominations continue the long-standing tradition of portraying Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi. The N$100 is particularly distinctive because of its pink-red colour scheme and oryx wildlife motif.
