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Zimbabwe Introduces Gold-Backed Currency to Address Inflation Issues

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


Zimbabwe has made significant strides in resolving its currency problems by launching a new structured currency backed by foreign exchange and gold. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, John Mushayavanhu, introduced this move in the bank's latest monetary policy statement to stabilize the country's monetary system amid high inflation rates.

The new currency, called Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), is supported by a mix of foreign exchange reserves and precious metals from the central bank to ensure its stability and value in the market. This step is part of RBZ's ongoing efforts to tackle Zimbabwe's currency challenges, following previous attempts involving gold-backed digital tokens and bond notes.

RBZ governor Mushayavanhu revealed that ZiG will be available in various denominations and will co-circulate alongside other foreign currencies within the country. Local banks will convert Zimbabwe dollar balances into ZiG based on interbank exchange rates and gold prices.

In addition, the new policy includes a significant drop in the annual interest rate from 130% to 20% to stimulate investment and economic growth. The RBZ assures that the currency's stability is supported by robust macroeconomic fundamentals and substantial reserve assets, including foreign currency and gold reserves.

The transition to the new currency has caused disruptions in local dollar transactions across Zimbabwe's financial institutions, with processing on hold until adjustments are made to accommodate ZiG. While some banks can automate the conversion process, others require vendor support for a smooth transition, leading to system downtime in some banks.

Despite the challenges, U.S. dollar-based transactions remain seamless. The history of Zimbabwe's currency reforms, especially during the hyperinflation period in 2008, underscores the complexity of such transitions. Zimbabweans have a 21-day window to convert their old cash to the new currency during this period.

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