Blog

SA Honours Whales And Bees On Upgraded Coin Series

SA Honours Whales And Bees On Upgraded Coin Series

Overstrand Municipality

SA Honours Whales And Bees On Upgraded Coin Series

On the eve of Africa's Travel Indaba, starting on Monday, Overstrand Executive Mayor, Dr Annelie Rabie, said the recent announcement by the South African Reserve Bank to upgrade banknotes and coins for the first in more than 10 years, will be a conversation starter.

Changes include the addition of pictures depicting the 'Big Five', as well as new animals and plants.

Mayor Rabie said she is thrilled to see the Southern Right Whale on the R5 coin and the Cape honey bee replacing the aloe on the 10c pieces

The Southern Right Whales come to the shores of the Cape Whale Coast in about June each year to mate and calve in the shallow waters.

Hermanus has gained the reputation of offering the best land-based whale watching in the world because of the excellent vantage points that the cliffs along Walker Bay provide.

Many other villages, such as De Kelders and Gansbaai, also have fantastic land-based vantage points but in whale season you’ll even be able to spot whales while lying on the beach or eating breakfast on your patio.

The new currency is expected to be distributed by June 2023.

Overstrand Municipality is extremely proud that our area is recognised in this way.

SA Honours Whales And Bees On Upgraded Coin Series

Overstrand Municipality

In the background, though, a top performer - Overstrand Municipality - labours relentlessly to ensure this treasure trove’s clockwork ticks over smoothly. Providing municipal services to an area exceeding 1708 km2 with a population well in excess of the estimated 74500 souls is no easy feat, as th...

View Profile

What is Xplorio?

Xplorio is your local connection allowing you to find anything and everything about a town.

WATCH THE VIDEO: Welcome to Hermanus
Read More

Recent Posts

Snake Awareness Course: Essential Insights and Knowledge

Snake Awareness Course: Essential Insights an...

Twelve municipal officials from the parks and environmental departments attended a hands-on snake awareness course...

Double-Check Overstrand Municipality Account Name Before Payments

Double-Check Overstrand Municipality Account ...

MUNICIPAL BANKING DETAILS: Double-check the account name before making any payments.

Celebrating 30 Years of Orchid Love in Hermanus

Celebrating 30 Years of Orchid Love in Herman...

Walker Bay Orchid Society was established in 1994 in the Sandbaai and Hermanus area in the Western Cape by a group of Orchid enthusiasts.

New Features and Look for Collab Citizen App in Overstrand

New Features and Look for Collab Citizen App ...

We are thrilled to announce that the Collab Citizen Application has updated their look.

SARS Mobile Visits Overstrand September 2024

SARS Mobile Visits Overstrand September 2024

Save the date! SARS Mobile to visit Overstrand in September 2024.

Seal Rabies Cases Confirmed in Overstrand

Seal Rabies Cases Confirmed in Overstrand

Rabies detected in the Cape Fur Seal population has spread from beaches.