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Currency of Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)

Name: Currency and Money in Zimbabwe
Creator: DigifyWorld

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Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) · ZWG · Multi Currency

Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)

ISO ZWG · ZIMBABWE

ZiG

Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)

ISO codeZWG

Issuing authorityReserve Bank of Zimbabwe

RoleLocal currency

Denominated foreign currencies

ISO codeMultiple

Issuing authorityRespective foreign monetary authorities

RolePermitted as legal tender under RBZ framework

ZWG

ISO 4217 code

Currency identifier

Currencies with an official role

Multi Currency

ZiG

Currency symbol

Use the ISO code when a symbol is ambiguous

Time-sensitive

Exchange-rate context

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CurrencyZimbabwe Gold (ZiG)

ISO codeZWG

Largest noteZiG200

Largest coinZiG5

Current note series2026 upgraded BiG 5 ZiG series

How Zimbabwe's Currency System Works

Zimbabwe uses Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), ISO code ZWG, within a multi-currency system. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe issues ZiG, while its 2026 foreign-exchange guidance permits foreign currencies to be used as legal tender alongside the local currency.

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe issues ZiG. Its 2026 foreign-exchange guidance also permits foreign currencies to be used as legal tender, so prices and payments can involve more than one currency and should be identified by code.

Currency architectureMulti Currency

Primary currencyZimbabwe Gold (ZiG) (ZWG)

Monetary authorityReserve Bank of Zimbabwe

ModifiersMulti Currency System

Because Zimbabwe permits foreign currencies to circulate alongside ZiG, amounts should carry an explicit currency code whenever the unit is not obvious. The multi-currency framework is broader than a two-currency system.

Exchange Rate for ZWG

Exchange rates for the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) change with the quoted pair and date. For Zimbabwe, use the dated reference as a benchmark rather than assuming it is the exact rate a bank, card or cash desk will apply.

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Banknotes and Coins

Banknotes

Zimbabwe's local currency is Zimbabwe Gold, ISO code ZWG. The upgraded BiG 5 series contains ZiG10, ZiG20, ZiG50, ZiG100 and ZiG200 notes. ZiG10, ZiG20 and ZiG50 began the 2026 rollout first, with the higher denominations introduced in phases.

ZiG10

ZiG20

ZiG50

ZiG100

ZiG200

Coins

ZiG1, ZiG2 and ZiG5 coins remain in circulation. Zimbabwe also permits denominated foreign currencies as legal tender under its multi-currency framework, but those currencies keep their own issuer-specific denomination sets.

ZiG1

ZiG2

ZiG5

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe uses Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG, code ZWG) within a multi-currency system. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe guidance for 2026 confirms that permitted foreign currencies can continue to be used as legal tender alongside ZiG.

Who manages the currency system in Zimbabwe?

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is the main monetary authority identified for Zimbabwe.

Are the exchange rates for Zimbabwe real-time?

For the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) (ZWG), a supported conversion is based on the latest reference observation available to the tool, with the observation date shown. The figure is informational and can differ from a bank, card or cash-counter quote. This separation keeps the institutional fact separate from market data.

Data note: Figures marked with * are sourced from external institutions or data providers and may change after publication. Exchange rates, payment statistics and other time-sensitive figures are provided for general reference and may not reflect current market, bank, card-network or transaction rates. DigifyWorld aims to use reliable sources and keep information current, but cannot guarantee that all data is complete, real-time or 100% accurate. Check the cited source or relevant monetary authority when making financial decisions.

Sources & methodology

For monetary-system facts, the primary reference is Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, supplemented by the applicable framework for Zimbabwe. Currency identification uses ISO 4217 for ZWG, with institutional exchange arrangements separated from time-specific rate data. The result is the exchange-rate context transparent.

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Exchange-rate note: the ZWG converter for Zimbabwe requests a supported reference-rate source and displays the observation date. If no supported observation is available, the converter shows that a reference rate is unavailable instead of estimating one.