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For a more rainy winter climate, waterproofing details are key, whether rubber rands, neoprene liners, or good ol’ Gore-Tex.
—Svati Kirsten Narula, Outside Online, 25 Oct. 2024
South Africa Exchange rate: $1 = 18.32 South African rand
One year ago: $1 = 17.74 South African rand
South Africa offers much more than safaris.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 25 July 2024
The Namibian dollar is pegged to the rand, which means monetary policy is often guided by the South African Reserve Bank’s actions.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2024
Fraud charges In 2016, prosecutors said Gordhan would face two fraud charges for illegally approving the early retirement of a subordinate, resulting in 1.1 million rand ($61,000) of wasteful expenditure.
—Mike Cohen / Bloomberg, TIME, 13 Sep. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
the Rand, South Africa
First Known Use
1941, in the meaning defined above
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“Rand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rand. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
rand
noun
ˈrand
ˈränd,
ˈränt
plural rand
1
: the basic unit of money of South Africa
2
: a coin or bill representing one rand
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