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South Africa - Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rhodesian ridgeback is the only South African dog breed recognized by the World Canine Organization. It is a cross between dogs of European settlers with semi-wild dogs of indigenous tribes, which had a ridge on their backs. The dogs were used to hunt lions, hence their second name "Lion dog".

The South African currency is called rand, originating from the mountain chain Witwatersrand, which means white waters' ridge. The mountain chain was home to one of the world's largest gold deposits, leading to the Witwatersrand gold rush.

All banknotes of the current 2012 series have a portrait of Nelson Mandela on one side and a African animal on the other side.

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