Republic of Zimbabwe
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
Currency : Dollar (ZWD)
Posted below is the latest $100 note issued on 06.04.2022. Based on the previous experience, it is not sure if higher denominations will be issued, and as such, I am not willing to call this the last note of the current series.
Because of the out of control hyperinflation it experienced during the 2000s, the bank ceased printed banknotes after the 2009 series. In 2016, it started to issue Bond Notes of $2 and $5, and in 2019, re commenced issuing Zimbabwe banknotes for circulation. Since then, it has released $2, $5, $10, $20 and $50, and now the $100. I would not be surprised if higher denominations are expected, like the $500 and $1000 at a later date. Given that the value of those $2 and $5 issued in 2019 are not worth the value the paper is printed on, these two notes have since been demonetised.
Is this a hybrid note? I have no evidence to back myself on this, but for this exercise, I have posted this as one until otherwise.
One Hundred Dollars
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| Dated 2020, Matapos Balancing rocks |
Front - Like all banknotes issued since 2019, the design on the front depicts the Matapos Balancing rocks near the town of Epworth. The image of the Matapos Balancing rocks have been the main feature on many of its previous series since the early 1980s, except briefly in the 2000s.
Governor - John Panonetsa Mangudya (tenure since 2014)
Dimensions - 157mm x 67mm
Watermark - Zimbabwe eagle (Bateleur eagle)
Back - The main feature on the back is a baobab tree and the Great Zimbabwe Ruins Monument. The baobab tree is a native tree in Madagascar, but they are also found in mainland Africa, Southwest Asia and even in northern Australia. This tree is also sometimes known as the 'Upside Down tree'. The shape of the baobab tree is quite unique as you can identify it with a huge trunk. Growing straight up before it branches out with leaves on the top. The last 2000 ariary 2007 commemorative note issued by Madagascar features the same tree on the front of the note. Next to the baobab tree is the Great Zimbabwe Ruins monument. The ruins are located in the south-eastern hills of Zimbabwe, near lake Mutirikwi. It is believed that the ruins was constructed in the 9th century and was once the capital of a kingdom. This is now listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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| Baobab tree and the Great Zimbabwe Ruins Monument |
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