Zimbabwe 1983 20 cents

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, 1983, 1987-91 and 1994-97. The reverse depicts the Birchenough Bridge over the Sabi River. It was converted to nickel plated steel (KM 4a) and struck again 2001-03. However, due to recent hyperinflation, the coinage is now worthless.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 5.7 g, copper-nickel, 22.95 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by Barry Stanton and Jeff Huntly.

Catalog reference: KM-4.

Source:

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

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