Rhodesia Banknotes Catalog
Rhodesia | 10 Shillings
Rhodesia | 1 Pound
Rhodesia | 5 Pounds
Rhodesia | 10 Shillings
Rhodesia | 1 Pound
Rhodesia | 5 Pounds
Rhodesia | 1 Dollar
Rhodesia | 2 Dollars
Rhodesia | 5 Dollars
Rhodesia | 10 Dollars
Valuable and popular banknotes
The most valuable Rhodesia banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
Historical information
The history of banknotes in Rhodesia is a fascinating journey through the economic and political evolution of this former African nation. From its colonial era to its transformation into Zimbabwe, Rhodesian banknotes have witnessed important historical changes and events.
Colonial and UDI banknotes
During the colonial period, Rhodesia used banknotes issued by the Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. After the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) in 1965, the country began issuing its own banknotes through the Reserve Bank of Rhodesia. These banknotes featured designs that reflected Rhodesian identity and culture, including images of local wildlife and historical monuments.
Transition to Zimbabwe and inflationary crisis
With Zimbabwe's independence in 1980, Rhodesian banknotes were gradually replaced by the new Zimbabwean currency. However, the more recent history of banknotes in this region is marked by the unprecedented hyperinflation that Zimbabwe experienced at the beginning of the 21st century. This economic crisis led to the issuance of bills with astronomical denominations, including the infamous Z$100 billion bill, before the country adopted the use of foreign currencies in 2009.
Rhodesia is a country that does not exist.This country is currently part of the old banknotes of Zimbabwe.