Pics: Zimbabweans React after RBZ Launches New Redesigned ZiG Notes

Pics: Zimbabweans React after RBZ Launches New Redesigned ZiG Notes

Zimbabweans have shared mixed reactions following the launch of the new redesigned ZiG notes, which are set to enter circulation from 7 April 2026.

The launch comes as part of the central bank’s ongoing currency modernisation and stabilisation efforts.

Also Read: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Launches New Big 5 ZiG Banknotes Series

New ‘Big Five’ Series Unveiled

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu unveiled the ‘Big 5 ZiG Banknotes Series’, featuring denominations of ZiG10, ZiG20, and ZiG50 initially, with ZiG100 and ZiG200 notes expected at a later stage. Each note highlights one of the iconic Big Five animals, reflecting the country’s rich wildlife heritage.

A look at the new ZiG notes:

Currency Modernisation Efforts

The new notes will circulate alongside existing notes, allowing a gradual transition as part of broader efforts to modernise the country’s currency system.

The central bank hopes that the redesigned notes will improve security features, ease transactions, and support economic confidence.

Public Reactions

Zimbabweans have expressed a range of opinions on social media and public forums. Some welcomed the redesign, praising the inclusion of national symbols and improved security features, while others questioned whether the new notes would address broader economic challenges, such as inflation and cash shortages.

Here are some of the comments:

@Madance fo sho:

yakanaka hayo mari iyo , what we need now is to trust the process that they will be no changes #we want our own currency momboisawo Father zimbabwe naRG pamari kkkk