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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 indedependent as Zimbabwe in 1980. Zimbabwe coinage has remained unchanged since 1980. This type was struck 1980-97. However, due to recent hyperinflation, the denominations of the coins are no longer relevant or useful in daily commerce. This specimen was lot 73646 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, June 2021), where it sold for $100. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "ZIMBABWE. 20 Cents, 1989. Llantrisant Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-66 Gold Shield. Steely gray and fully shimmering, this Gem exhibits some die polishing in the fields, ultimately yielding a charming matte nature. Ex: Kings Norton Mint Collection."

''Recorded mintage:'' unknown.

''Specification:'' 5.70 g, copper-nickel, 22.95 mm diameter.

''Catalog reference:'' KM-4.

''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
* <sup>[1]</sup>Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, ''The June 2021 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins,'' Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.

''Link to:''
* [[Zimbabwe 1988 20 cents|1988 20 cents]]
* [[Zimbabwe 1989 cent|1989 cent]]
* [[Zimbabwe 1989 5 cents|1989 5 cents]]
* [[Zimbabwe 1989 10 cents|1989 10 cents]]
* [[Zimbabwe 1989 50 cents|1989 50 cents]]
* [[Zimbabwe 1991 20 cents|1991 20 cents]]
* [[Coins and currency dated 1989]]
* coins of [[Southern Rhodesia]]
* coins of [[Rhodesia & Nyasaland]]
* return to coins of [[Zimbabwe]]

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 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 indedependent as Zimbabwe in 1980. Zimbabwe coinage has remained unchanged since 1980. This type was struck 1980-97. However, due to recent hyperinflation, the denominations of the coins are no longer relevant or useful in daily commerce. This specimen was lot 73646 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, June 2021), where it sold for $100. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "ZIMBABWE. 20 Cents, 1989. Llantrisant Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-66 Gold Shield. Steely gray and fully shimmering, this Gem exhibits some die polishing in the fields, ultimately yielding a charming matte nature. Ex: Kings Norton Mint Collection."

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