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Zimbabwe to print own version of US dollar
Source: BBC
Zimbabwe to print own version of US dollar
5 May 2016 Africa
Zimbabwe is set to print its own version of the US dollar in order to ease a cash shortage in the country.
Central bank governor John Mangudya said the cash, known as bond notes, will be backed by $200m (£140m) support from the Africa Export-Import Bank.
The specially-designed two, five, 10 and 20 dollar notes will have the same value as their US dollar equivalents.
Zimbabwe introduced the US dollar after ditching its own currency in 2009 following sustained hyperinflation.
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5 May 2016 Africa
Zimbabwe is set to print its own version of the US dollar in order to ease a cash shortage in the country.
Central bank governor John Mangudya said the cash, known as bond notes, will be backed by $200m (£140m) support from the Africa Export-Import Bank.
The specially-designed two, five, 10 and 20 dollar notes will have the same value as their US dollar equivalents.
Zimbabwe introduced the US dollar after ditching its own currency in 2009 following sustained hyperinflation.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-36210680