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100 ZWL #608
Fourth Dollar series
(2019–present)
· issued 2020
· New-100
· common
Type details
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Currency | ZWL |
| Denomination | 100 |
| Series | Fourth Dollar series |
| Series year | 2020 |
| Series range | 2019–present |
| Issue year | 2020 |
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe |
| Signatures | Governor: (signature visible but name illegible) |
| Reverse subject | Balancing Rocks |
| Themes | indigenous_culture,wildlife,architecture |
| Watermark | Zimbabwe Bird in clear field at left |
| Security features | thread,microprint,latent_image,raised_print |
| Colour palette | #d4b896,#8b7355,#f5e6d3 |
| Material | paper |
| Dimensions (mm) | 150x70 |
| Language / script | Latin |
| Languages | en |
| Pick # | New-100 |
| Rarity | common |
| Legal status | in_circulation |
| Predecessor currency | US Dollar (multi-currency system) |
| Era | 1990_present |
Front
A baobab tree (Adansonia digitata), one of Africa's most iconic trees, known for its massive trunk and longevity of over 1,000 years. The baobab is culturally significant throughout southern Africa as a symbol of life, resilience, and community gathering places. Three Zimbabwe Birds appear at left, the national symbol derived from soapstone sculptures found at Great Zimbabwe ruins, representing the country's heritage and sovereignty.
Back
Balancing Rocks (also known as the Chiremba Balancing Rocks), a natural granite formation located near Harare and Epworth that has become one of Zimbabwe's most recognizable geological landmarks. These precarious rock formations appear on Zimbabwe's coat of arms and symbolize the delicate balance of development. Three Zimbabwe Birds appear at right as decorative elements echoing the national emblem.
History
This note belongs to the Fourth Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL) series, reintroduced in June 2019 after a decade-long suspension of the local currency (2009–2019) during which Zimbabwe used a multi-currency system dominated by US dollars. The return of the Zimbabwe dollar followed a period of bond notes and RTGS dollars. The 2020 series represents the Reserve Bank's attempt to restore monetary sovereignty amid ongoing economic challenges. The date 'HARARE 2020' appears printed on the back, indicating this specific printing. Zimbabwe has experienced multiple currency reforms due to hyperinflation episodes, with previous dollar iterations abandoned in 2009. The current series features natural landmarks and indigenous symbols rather than political figures, reflecting a shift in national iconography.
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