Zimbabwe 1980 dollar

from the Mountain Groan Collection

The area of Zimbabwe was originally a mineral-rich trading center that had connections with Portuguese and probably Arab traders. After European settlement, it was named the colony of Southern Rhodesia (1895), and through a series of negotiations with the British government and efforts at independence, became fully independent as Zimbabwe in 1980. This type was struck by the Royal Mint 1980, 1993 and 1997. It was converted to stainless steel (KM 6a) and struck again 2001-03. However, due to recent hyperinflation, the coinage is now worthless.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 10 g, copper-nickel, 28.95 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by Barry Stanton and Jeff Huntly.

Catalog reference: KM-6.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1980 1 cent
• 1980 5 cents
• 1980 10 cents
• 1980 20 cents
• 1980 50 cents
• 1983 5 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1980
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• coins of Rhodesia & Nyasaland
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