The new ZiG banknotes were introduced on March 3, 2026. They feature updated security elements and new designs that include animals from Zimbabwe's "Big Five". The banknotes are also equipped with gradient sizes and intaglio horizontal lines on the left and right sides of the obverse to facilitate identification by the visually impaired. The three lower denominations, along with 2 and 5 ZiG coins, were released into circulation on April 7, 2026, to facilitate small transactions in retail trade. Two higher denominations will be introduced later as conditions permit. The previous 10 and 20 ZiG notes, which were the only denominations actually issued from the earlier series, remain in circulation but are being withdrawn as they pass through the banking system.

10 ZiG Banknote (B206)

The 10 ZiG (Zimbabwe gold) banknote is pink. The obverse features English text, the Zimbabwe Bird on a star as a registration element, a Cape buffalo, the Zimbabwe Bird on a star as a PEAK device, the Chiremba balancing rocks in Epworth, and gold bars. The reverse features English text, gold bars, the balancing rocks in the Matobo Hills, and the Zimbabwe Bird on a star as a registration element. The banknote has a solid security thread with demetalized 10 ZIG. The watermark contains the Zimbabwe Bird and electrotype 10. The printer is unknown. Dimensions are unknown. Material is paper. Issued in Harare in 2026. Signature 7: Mushayavanhu. Introduction into circulation is expected 07.04.2026.

20 ZiG Banknote (B207)

The 20 ZiG (Zimbabwe gold) banknote is brown. The obverse features English text, the Zimbabwe Bird on a star as a registration element, an elephant, the Zimbabwe Bird on a star as a PEAK device, the Chiremba balancing rocks in Epworth, and gold bars. The reverse features English text, gold bars, the new parliament building complex in Harare, and the Zimbabwe Bird on a star as a registration element. The banknote has a solid security thread with demetalized 20 ZIG. The watermark contains the Zimbabwe Bird and electrotype 20. The printer is unknown. Dimensions are unknown. Material is paper. Issued in Harare in 2026. Signature 7: Mushayavanhu. Introduction into circulation is expected 07.04.2026.

50 ZiG Banknote (B208)

The 50 ZiG (Zimbabwe gold) banknote is green. The obverse features English text, the Zimbabwe Bird on a star as a registration element, a rhino, the Zimbabwe Bird on a star as a PEAK device, the Chiremba balancing rocks in Epworth, and gold bars. The reverse features English text, gold bars with a gold-to-green color shift, the Kariba Dam, and the Zimbabwe Bird on a star as a registration element. The banknote has a solid security thread with demetalized 50 ZIG. The watermark contains the Zimbabwe Bird and electrotype 50. The printer is unknown. Dimensions are unknown. Material is paper. Issued in Harare in 2026. Signature 7: Mushayavanhu. Introduction into circulation is expected 07.04.2026.

Circulation Conclusion

All three banknotes belong to the updated Zimbabwe Gold series and are intended to improve cash transaction functionality. The lower denominations are introduced first to ensure small payments, while old specimens of the previous series are gradually withdrawn. The information is based exclusively on official issue characteristics of 2026.

Vitalii Cherniuk (IBNS 13299-R) - CEO World Banknote Store