500 dollars 2001 — Zimbabwe ( Pick: 10 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Zimbabwe, dated 2001, carries a denomination of 500 dollars. It features a front side design associated with the 1994-2004 issues, showcasing the Chiremba balancing rock and a hologram foil, while the back displays the Hwange power station. The note includes a watermark of the Zimbabwe bird and the denomination of 500.
It is cataloged under Pick number 10. The color scheme of this banknote combines brown and green, detailing its design elements and features.
It is cataloged under Pick number 10. The color scheme of this banknote combines brown and green, detailing its design elements and features.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown and green
- Pick catalog
- 10
About this banknote
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe issued the 500-dollar banknote (Pick 10) on August 31, 2001, as part of the 1994–2004 "Chiremba Rocks" series. This denomination was introduced in response to escalating inflation, which had reached 140.1% in 2002.
The obverse features the Chiremba Balancing Rocks in Epworth, accompanied by a bitter apple flower and two zebras. The reverse depicts the Hwange Thermal Power Station. Security elements include a solid security thread with demetalized "RBZ 500" and a watermark of the Zimbabwe Bird with an electrotype "500." The note measures 155 x 78 mm and was printed by Fidelity Printers.
