South Africa Releases Bank Notes Bearing President Nelson Mandela's Image

SA president Jacob Zuma holding the note with Mandela's face on it

One of the world's greatest statesmen, anti-apartheid activist and the first democratically elected president of South Africa - President Nelson Mandela, 93, has been honoured by his countrymen with his image on the country's bank notes.

His face repaces designs featuring the "big five" safari animals - Cape buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and rhino. All five notes - 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 rand will now bear Mandela's face on the front.

What a way to honour him and thank God he's still alive to see it!
Nigerian politicians should emulate this man. He is selfless and did not try to elongate his stay in any way. Nigeria politicians should not live by looting alone.