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Consolidated statements of changes in equity (Parenthetical) $ in Millions, R in Billions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 17, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 ZAR (R) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) shares | Dec. 31, 2016 ZAR (R) R / shares shares
Shares issued | [1] |  |  |  | $ 151.5 |
Share placement price per share | R / shares |  |  |  |  |  | R 59.50
Face amount of borrowings |  |  | $ 1,290.0 |  |  |
Private Placement [member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Shares issued |  |  | 151.5 | R 2.3 | $ 151.5 | R 2.3
Number of shares issued | shares |  |  |  |  | 38,857,913 | 38,857,913
Private Placement [member] | 50 Day Moving Average [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of discount on share price |  | 0.70% |  |  |  |
Private Placement [member] | 30 Day Volume Weighted Average [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of discount on share price |  | 6.00% |  |  |  |
US$1,510 Million Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facilities [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Face amount of borrowings |  |  | 1,510.0 |  |  |
US$1,290 Million Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facilities [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Face amount of borrowings |  |  | $ 1,290.0 |  |  |
[1] | As Restated - Refer note 40 for further details.

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