Rhodesia - British Colony (1946-1970) Coins
Rhodesia' s monetary history is fascinating and reflects the country's political and economic changes. From its independence in 1965 until its transformation into Zimbabwe in 1980, Rhodesia underwent several changes in its monetary system and coinage.
Currency and monetary system
Initially, Rhodesia used the Rhodesian pound, which was at par with the British pound sterling. In 1970, the country adopted a new decimal system, introducing the Rhodesian dollar. Coins minted included denominations of 1, 5, 10, 10, 20 and 25 cents, as well as 1 dollar. These pieces often featured motifs of local fauna and flora, as well as national symbols such as the saber bird.
Numismatic milestones
An important milestone in Rhodesian numismatics was the issuance of gold coins in 1966 to commemorate the first anniversary of independence. These pieces are now highly coveted by collectors. Another significant event was the introduction of high-value banknotes during the hyperinflation years of the 1970s, including a Rhodesian $100 bill in 1979, shortly before the transition to Zimbabwe. Rhodesian numismatics is a tangible testimony to a turbulent period in African history.
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📢 Rhodesia is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the Zimbabwe coins.
Ancient coins of Rhodesia
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Rhodesia.
British Colony 1946-1970 Republic 1970-1980The most valuable coins
The most valuable Rhodesia - British Colony (1946-1970) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
6 pence (5 cents)
1 shilling (10 cents)
2 shillings (20 cents)
2½ shillings (25 cents)
10 shillings
1 pound
5 pounds
3 pence
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