| ZIM 5 Dollars 1997 | ZIM 5 Dollars 1997 |
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From 1991 to 1996, the Zimbabwean “ZANU-PF” government of President Robert Mugabe embarked on an Economic Structural Adjustment Program (ESAP) that had serious negative effects on Zimbabwe's economy. In the late 1990s, the government instituted land reforms intended to evict rich white landowners and place their holdings in the hands of poor “farmers.” Despite the existence of a "willing-buyer-willing-seller" land reform program since the 1980s, A minority population of white Zimbabweans (around... | Owner's Description:
From 1991 to 1996, the Zimbabwean “ZANU-PF” government of President Robert Mugabe embarked on an Economic Structural Adjustment Program (ESAP) that had serious negative effects on Zimbabwe's economy. In the late 1990s, the government instituted land reforms intended to evict rich white landowners and place their holdings in the hands of poor “farmers.” Despite the existence of a "willing-buyer-willing-seller" land reform program since the 1980s, A minority population of white Zimbabweans (around... |
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| ZIM 10 Dollars 1997 | ZIM 10 Dollars 1997 |
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In the descriptions for ZIM8, ZIM10, and ZIM12 I tend to emphasize the role of the rising inflation in pushing the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to release new notes with higher denominations. However, the mid-1990s also saw the introduction of ZIM5, ZIM6 and ZIM7, redesigned $5, $10, $20 notes that replaced ZIM2, ZIM3, and ZIM4. These Introduced new modern security features not seen in the 1980s vintage designs.
The $2 denomination (ZIM1) did not get a redesign with the others. The $2 not... | Owner's Description:
In the descriptions for ZIM8, ZIM10, and ZIM12 I tend to emphasize the role of the rising inflation in pushing the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to release new notes with higher denominations. However, the mid-1990s also saw the introduction of ZIM5, ZIM6 and ZIM7, redesigned $5, $10, $20 notes that replaced ZIM2, ZIM3, and ZIM4. These introduced new modern security features not seen in the 1980s vintage designs.
The $2 denomination (ZIM1) did not get a redesign with the others. The $2 not... |
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| ZIM 20 Dollars 1997 | ZIM 50 Dollars 1994 |
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The notes of the first dollar all have a watermark depicting one of two versions of the “Zimbabwe bird.”
The Zimbabwe bird sculptures were soapstone carvings found in the Great Zimbabwe Ruins during the excavation of the ruins in the late 19th century. The bird - which is thought to represent a Bateleur Eagle - is featured on many walls and monoliths in the ancient city. The ruins and carvings themselves are believed to date from between the 13th and 16th century per some sources (others I’ve... | Owner's Description:
When the Zimbabwe dollar was introduced in 1980, they did not have $50 notes. The denominations topped out at $20. The introduction of this note in 1994 is therefore one of the first signs in the currency itself that the Zimbabwe dollar’s value was in decline, it was taking more dollars to buy things, and that larger denominations would be needed going forward. The official inflation rate in 1994 was 25%. The next year, in 1995, the first $100 note was introduced amid 28% inflation. The first $5... |
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| ZIM 100 Dollars 1995 | ZIM 500 Dollars |
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When the Zimbabwe dollar was introduced in 1980, they didn’t have $50 or $100 notes - the denominations topped out at $20. The introduction of this note in 1995 is therefore one of the first signs in the currency itself that the Zimbabwe dollar’s value was in serious decline, it was taking more dollars to buy things, and that larger denominations would be needed going forward. The official inflation rate in 1995 was 28%. The first $500 note followed in 2001 - the first year in which inflation ex... | Owner's Description:
This is the first note issued by Zimbabwe with a $500 face value, following only a few years after the first $50 note was introduced (ZIM8). The year this note was introduced, 2001, was the first year with annualized inflation of over 100%, with the official rate at roughly 112%.
The Zimbabwe regular banknotes feature an image of the Chiremba balancing rock formation - three balancing rocks that are in Matobo National Park. The image of the stones was chosen as a metaphor for balancing develo... |
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| ZIM 500 Dollars 2001 | ZIM 500 Dollars 2004 |
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The ZIM11 note followed very shortly after ZIM10 and features the same face value and essentially the same design. ZIM10 and ZIM11a are both 2001 issues. ZIM11b is a 2004 issue. The coloration of the note has been changed. Where the ZIM10 has a lot of bright red the ZIM11’s colors are more subdued with more blue and green throughout. Where this note retains the red, it’s darker and less aggressive in its appearance. The ZIM10 note has a thick vertical stripe of reflective ink as a security featu... | Owner's Description:
The ZIM11 note followed very shortly after ZIM10 and features the same face value and essentially the same design. ZIM10 and ZIM11a are both 2001 issues. ZIM11b is a 2004 issue. The coloration of the note has been changed. Where the ZIM10 has a lot of bright red the ZIM11’s colors are more subdued with more blue and green throughout. Where this note retains the red, it’s darker and less aggressive in its appearance. The ZIM10 note has a thick vertical stripe of reflective ink as a security featu... |
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