Institutional-Grade Infrastructure
A 1:1 USD-backed digital currency held in regulated institutional custody, with monthly independent proof-of-reserve and independent auditor standards from day one.
Mandela USD is a 1:1 USD-backed digital currency, purpose built for delivering financial inclusion by empowering institutions, payment infrastructure providers and related fintech partners operating across the Global South and beyond.
What is Mandela USD
Three pillars underpin every transaction carried out on the Mandela USD network — infrastructure, legacy, and geography.
A 1:1 USD-backed digital currency held in regulated institutional custody, with monthly independent proof-of-reserve and independent auditor standards from day one.
Mandela USD carries the legally authorised name and image of Nelson Mandela, granting a moral and cultural authority that is uniquely and permanently its own.
Built for neutral, frictionless settlement across emerging markets, from remittance corridors to institutional treasury, across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America.
Early Access Programme
Be among the first institutions and professional partners to access Mandela USD ahead of the public launch. Early Access is a structured onboarding pathway designed for regulated financial institutions, payment businesses, and professional liquidity providers.
Got Questions
Mandela USD (MUSD) is a USD-pegged digital currency backed 1:1 by cash and short-duration US Treasuries, held in regulated institutional custody. Independent proof-of-reserve reports are published on a monthly cadence.
Early Access is designed exclusively for regulated financial institutions, payment businesses, professional liquidity providers and institutional technology partners. Consumer access opens at the public launch following Early Access completion.
MUSD is designed for the Global South — initially across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Gulf Cooperation Council, South and South-East Asia, and Latin America. Regional partner onboarding is phased and guided by regulatory readiness in each jurisdiction.
MUSD is not a regulated investment product. This page is for informational purposes and does not constitute financial advice. Institutional onboarding is subject to compliance checks and applicable jurisdiction requirements.
Institutional Enquiries
The Early Access Programme only allows professional enquiries at this stage. Please use your official business email address.