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Mashonaland and Matabeleland, which were administered by the British South Africa Company, were united as Southern Rhodesia in 1901. Southern Rhodesia became a British colony on October 1, 1923. It was part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (comprising present-day Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe) from August 1, 1953 until December 31, 1963.

Rhodesia declared its independence on November 11, 1965, but because it did not allow blacks any representation in the government, Britain introduced sanctions against Rhodesia. Rhodesia severed ties with Britain and established the Republic of Rhodesia on March 2, 1970. Rhodesia was expelled from the Sterling area and abandoned membership in the International Monetary Fund. On March 3, 1978, Ian Smith signed an agreement to provide black majority rule in Rhodesia. The country was renamed Zimbabwe Rhodesia on June 1, 1979, and Zimbabwe declared its independence on April 17, 1980.

Zimbabwe was a source of gold for the Arabs and Portuguese for centuries, but no coins were produced locally until the 1880s when British coins were introduced. South African coins circulated between 1923 and 1933, and beginning in 1932 the Southern Rhodesia Currency Board issued coins for Zimbabwe.

British Pound Sterling (GBP) coins circulated in Rhodesia and remained legal tender until December 31, 1954. Banknotes issued by the Standard Bank of South Africa, National Bank of South Africa and Barclays Bank DCO also circulated in Southern Rhodesia.

When the Southern Rhodesia Currency Board was established on November 1, 1940, these banknotes lost their legal tender status on March 1, 1942. The Southern Rhodesia Currency Board issued its own pound (RHSP). Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland became part of this arrangement in 1943-1944. The currency board.s name was changed to the Central African Currency Board on March 12, 1954 and Northern Rhodesia (Zambia) and Nyasaland (Malawi) gained a larger role in the new currency board. Coins issued by the Currency Board then replaced the British coins that had circulated until that point. The Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland was founded on April 1, 1956 and became the Central Bank for the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, issuing the Rhodesia and Nyasaland Pound (RHFP).

The currency board.s name was changed to the Central African Currency Board in 1953. The Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland was founded on April 1, 1956, became the Central Bank for the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, and issued the Rhodesia and Nyasaland Pound (RHFP).

The Reserve Bank of Rhodesia replaced the Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland on June 1, 1965 and made the Pound divisible into 20 Shillings or 100 Cents. The Rhodesia Dollar (RHD) replaced the Rhodesia Pound on February 17, 1970 with 2 Rhodesia Dollars equal to 1 Rhodesia Pound, and divisible into 100 cents. The Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWD) replaced the Rhodesia Dollar at par on April 18, 1980. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is the sole note-issuing authority for Zimbabwe.

On July 31, 2006, Zimbabwe introduced a new Dollar with 1000 old Zimbabwe Dollars (ZWD) equal to 1 new Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWN)

Here is a 1997 dated 10 Dollar note. The note is red brown, deep green and blue black on multicolor underprint. The obverse features the Chiremba balancing rock formation in Epworth (Harare) at center right, and a flower in the center. The reverse depicts the Chilolo Cliffs. The note carries a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type C. Signature 3

  • Krause# Pick-6
  • Signature: L. Tsumba
 10 Dollars 1997 obverse P-6 10 Dollars 1997 reverse P-6
Obverse Reverse

This is a 20 Dollar note dated 1997. The note is deep blue, purple and gray green on multicolor underprint. The obverse features the Chiremba balancing rock formation in Epworth (Harare) at center right, and a flower in the center. The reverse shows Victoria Falls in the center. Signature 3.

  • Krause# Pick-7
  • Signature: L. Tsumba
 20 Dollars 1997 obverse P-7 20 Dollars 1997 reverse P-7
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 50 Dollar note dated 1994. The note is dark brown, olive-brown and red-orange on multicolor underprint. The obverse features the Chiremba balancing rock formation in Epworth (Harare) at center right, and a flower in the center. The reverse depicts the Great Zimbabwe ruins. Signature 3.

  • Krause# Pick-8
  • Signature: L. Tsumba
 50 Dollars 1994 obverse P-8 50 Dollars 1994 reverse P-8
Obverse Reverse

This is a 100 Dollar note dated 1995. The note is brownish black and purple on multicolor underprint. The obverse features the Chiremba balancing rock formation in Epworth (Harare) at center right, and a flower in the center. The reverse depicts an Aerial view of Kariba Dam and reservoir in the center.

  • Krause# Pick-9
  • Signature: L. Tsumba
 100 Dollars 1995 obverse P-9 100 Dollars 1995 reverse P-9
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 500 Dollar note dated 2001. The note is dark brown and red on multicolored underprint. The obverse features the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts the Hwange power station. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type c, with '500' added. This note also has a security thread with 'RBZ500' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-10
  • Signature: L. Tsumba
 Zimbabwe 500 Dollars 2001 obverse P-10 Zimbabwe 500 Dollars 2001 reverse P-10
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 500 Dollar note dated 2004. The note is dark brown and red on multicolored underprint. The obverse features the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts the Hwange power station.

  • Krause# Pick-Not yet listed
  • Signature: Dr. G. Gono
 500 Dollars 2004 obverse P- 500 Dollars 2004 reverse P-
Obverse Reverse

This is a 1,000 Dollar note dated 2003. The note is brown, purple and green on multicolor underprint. The obverse features the Chiremba balancing rock formation at left with a foil security strip ont he left edge. The reverse depicts a herd of Elephants. Signature 3.

  • Krause# Pick-12
  • Sgnature: 3
 1,000 Dollars 2003 obverse P-12 1,000 Dollars 2003 reverse P-12
Obverse Reverse

This is a 1 Cent note dated 2006. The note is red. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse shows the denomination. The note was good until July 31st, 2007. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with '500' added. This note also has a security thread with 'RBZ500' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-33
 1 Cent 2006 obverse P-33 1 Cent 2006 reverse P-33
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 5 Cent note dated 2006. The note is green. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse shows the denomination. The note was good until July 31st, 2007. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with '500' added. This note also has a security thread with 'RBZ500' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-34
 5 Cents 2006 obverse P-34 5 Cents 2006 obverse P-34
Obverse Reverse

This is a 2006 dated 10 Cent note. The note is brown. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse shows the denomination. The note was good until July 31st, 2007. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with '500' added. This note also has a security thread with 'RBZ500' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-35
 10 Cents 2006 obverse P-35 10 Cents 2006 REverse P-35
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 2006 dated 50 Cent note. The note is brown. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse shows the denomination. The note was good until July 31st, 2007. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with '500' added. This note also has a security thread with 'RBZ500' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-36
 50 Cents 2006 obverse P-36 50 Cents 2006 REverse P-36
Obverse Reverse

This is a 1 Dollar note dated 2006. The note is blue. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts a pair of farmers in the fields. The note was good until July 31st, 2007. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-37
 1 Dollar 2006 obverse P-37 1 Dollar 2006 REverse P-37
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 5 Dollar note dated 2006. The note is green and brown. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts a city view. The note was good until July 31st, 2007. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-38
 5 Dollars 2006 obverse P-38 5 Dollars 2006 reverse P-38
Obverse Reverse

This is a 2006 dated 10 Dollar note. The note is red. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts a pair of farmers in the fields. The note was good until July 31st, 2007. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-39
 10 Dollars 2006 obverse P-39 10 Dollars 2006 reverse P-39
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 2006 dated 20 Dollar note. The note is brown and multicolor. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts a waterfall. The note was good until July 31st, 2007. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-40
 20 Dollars 2006 obverse P-40 20 Dollars 2006 reverse P-40
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 50 Dollar note dated 2006. The note is violat. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts a waterfall. The note was good until July 31st, 2007. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-41
 50 Dollars 2006 obverse P-41 50 Dollars 2006 reverse P-41
Obverse Reverse

This is a 100 Dollar note dated 2006. The note is green. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts the mountains. The note was good until December 31st, 2007. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-42
 100 Dollars 2006 obverse P-42 100 Dollars 2006 reverse P-42
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 2006 dated 500 Dollar note. The note is green and brown. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts a dam and fish. The note was good until December 31st, 2007. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-43
 500 Dollars 2006 obverse P-43 500 Dollars 2006 reverse P-43
Obverse Reverse

This is a 2006 dated 1,000 Dollar note. The note is brown and multicolor. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts the mountains. The note was good until July 31st, 2007. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-44
 1 Thousand Dollars 2006 obverse P-44 1 Thousand Dollars 2006 reverse P-44
Obverse Reverse

This is a 5,000 Dollar note dated 2007. The note is blue and multicolor. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts a dam. The note was good until July 31st, 2007. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-45
 5 Thousand Dollars 2007 obverse P-45 5 Thousand Dollars 2007 reverse P-45
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 10,000 Dollar note dated 2006. The note is violet. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts what looks like an ancient castle wall. The note was good until July 31st, 2007. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-46b
 10 Thousand Dollars 2006 obverse P-46b 10 Thousand Dollars 2006 reverse P-46b
Obverse Reverse

This is a 2007 dated 50,000 Dollar note. The note is orange. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts an elephant and waterfall. The note was good until July 31st, 2007. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-47
 50 Thousand Dollars 2007 obverse P-47 50 Thousand Dollars 2007 reverse P-47
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 2006 dated 100,000 Dollar note. The note is blue-green. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts what looks like an ancient castle wall. The note was good until July 31st, 2007. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-48
 100 Thousand Dollars 2006 obverse P-48 100 Thousand Dollars 2006 reverse P-48
Obverse Reverse

This is a 200,000 Dollar note dated 2007. The note is brown and multicolored. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts a power plant. The note was good until June 30st, 2008. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-49
 200 Thousand Dollars 2007 obverse P-49 200 Thousand Dollars 2007 reverse P-49
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 250,000 Dollar note dated 2007. The note is light green and multicolored. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts what looks like an ancient castle wall. The note was good until June 30st, 2008. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-(Not Listed in 14th Edition)
 250 Thousand Dollars 2007 obverse 250 Thousand Dollars 2007 reverse
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 2007 dated 500,000 Dollar note. The note is light blue and multicolored. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts a herd of elephants. The note was good until June 30st, 2008. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-(Not Listed in 14th Edition)
 500 Thousand Dollars 2007 obverse 500 Thousand Dollars 2007 reverse
Obverse Reverse

This is a 2007 dated 750,000 Dollar note. The note is violet and multicolored. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The obverse also shows a security thread along the left side. The reverse depicts and elephant and waterfall. The note was good until June 30st, 2008. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with '1000' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ1000' imprinted on it and a holographic foil to the left of the obverse.

  • Krause# Pick-(Not Listed in 14th Edition)
 750 Thousand Dollars 2007 obverse 750 Thousand Dollars 2007 reverse
Obverse Reverse

This is a 1 Million Dollar note dated 2008. The note is light brown and multicolored. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts a pair of farmers in the field. The note was good until June 30st, 2008. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-(Not Listed in 14th Edition)
 1 Million Dollars 2008 obverse 1 Million Dollars 2008 reverse
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 5 Million Dollar note dated 2008. The note is light blue and multicolored. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts the mountains. The note was good until June 30st, 2008. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-(Not Listed in 14th Edition)
 5 Million Dollars 2008 obverse 5 Million Dollars 2008 reverse
Obverse Reverse

This is a 2008 dated 10 Million Dollar note. The note is red and multicolored. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts a dam with a fish. The note was good until June 30st, 2008. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-(Not Listed in 14th Edition)
 10 Million Dollars 2008 obverse 10 Million Dollars 2008 reverse
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 2008 dated 25 Million Dollar note. The note is green and light blue and multicolored. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts a city view. The note was good until June 30st, 2008. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with '500' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ500' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-(Not Listed in 14th Edition)
 25 Million Dollars 2008 obverse 25 Million Dollars 2008 reverse
Obverse Reverse

This is a 50 Million Dollar note dated 2008. The note is red, violet and multicolored. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts a herd of elephants. The note was good until June 30st, 2008. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-(Not Listed in 14th Edition)
 50 Million Dollars 2008 obverse 50 Million Dollars 2008 reverse
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 100 Million Dollar note dated 2008. The note is green, light-brown and multicolored. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts a pair of farmers in the field. The note was good until December 31st, 2008. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-(Not Listed in 14th Edition)
 100 Million Dollars 2008 obverse 100 Million Dollars 2008 reverse
Obverse Reverse

This is a 2008 dated 250 Million Dollar note. The note is blue and multicolored. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts an elephant and waterfall. The note was good until December 31st, 2008. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-(Not Listed in 14th Edition)
 250 Million Dollars 2008 obverse 250 Million Dollars 2008 reverse
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 2008 dated 500 Million Dollar note. The note is red and multicolored. The obverse shows the denomination, serial and the Chiremba rock formation. The reverse depicts a dam with a fish. The note was good until December 31st, 2008. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-(Not Listed in 14th Edition)
 500 Million Dollars 2008 obverse 500 Million Dollars 2008 reverse
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 5 Billion Dollar note dated 2008. The note is violet and multicolored. The obverse shows the denomination, serial, the Chiremba rock formation and a pair of giraff in the lower corner. The reverse depicts what looks like a grain storage facility. The note was good until December 31st, 2008. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-(Not Listed in 14th Edition)
 5 Billion Dollars 2008 obverse 5 Billion Dollars 2008 reverse
Obverse Reverse

This is a 25 Billion Dollar note dated 2008. The note is green and multicolored. The obverse shows the denomination, serial, the Chiremba rock formation and a pair of giraff in the lower corner. The reverse depicts what looks like a grain storage facility. The note was good until December 31st, 2008. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with '500' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ500' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-(Not Listed in 14th Edition)
 25 Billion Dollars 2008 obverse 25 Billion Dollars 2008 reverse
Obverse Reverse

This is a 2008 dated 50 Billion Dollar note. The note is brown and multicolored. The obverse shows the denomination, serial, the Chiremba rock formation and a pair of giraff in the lower corner. The reverse depicts what looks like a grain storage facility. The note was good until December 31st, 2008. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-(Not Listed in 14th Edition)
 50 Billion Dollars 2008 obverse 50 Billion Dollars 2008 reverse
Obverse Reverse

Here is a 2008 dated 100 Billion Dollar note. The note is brown and multicolored. The obverse shows the denomination, serial, the Chiremba rock formation and a pair of giraff in the lower corner. The reverse depicts what looks like a grain storage facility. The note was good until December 31st, 2008. There is a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird, type b, with 'RBZ' added. This note also has a security thread with a repeated 'RBZ' imprinted on it.

  • Krause# Pick-(Not Listed in 14th Edition)
 100 Billion Dollars 2008 obverse 100 Billion Dollars 2008 reverse
Obverse Reverse

 

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Obverse Reverse


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