Hyperinflation in Zimbabwe was a period of currency instability that began in the late 1990s shortly after the confiscation of private farms from landowners, towards the end of Zimbabwean involvement in the Second Congo War. During the height of inflation from 2008 to 2009, it was difficult to measure Zimbabwe's hyperinflation because the government of Zimbabwe stopped filing official inflation statistics. However, Zimbabwe's peak month of inflation is estimated at 79.6 billion percent in mid-November 2008. In 2009, Zimbabwe stopped printing its currency, with currencies from other countries being used. In mid-2015, Zimbabwe announced plans to have completely switched to the United States dollar by the end of 2015. Over the course of the five-year span of hyperinflation, the inflation rate fluctuated greatly. At one point, the US Ambassador to Zimbabwe predicted that it would reach 1.5 million percent. In June 2008 the annual rate of price growth was 11.2 million percent. The worst of the inflation occurred in 2008, leading to the abandonment of the currency. The peak month of hyperinflation occurred in mid-November 2008 with a rate estimated at 79,600,000,000% per month.
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Customers like the fun, design, inflation, and gifting aspects of the bill. They mention it's a great way to make a funny joke, a good teaching moment, and a conversation piece. They also appreciate the quality, saying it arrived in perfect condition with an authentication certificate.
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Customers like the quality of the product. They mention that it arrived in a very good state, with an authentication certificate. Some say that the product is trustworthy and real.
"...I liked that it shipped in great condition and was exactly what it was advertised to be. Recommended." Read more
"The seller had mine in a fairly hard-backed sleeve, in wonderful condition (no creases or anything)...." Read more
"This currency looks to be used. Had I’d known it was used, I wouldn’t have purchased it. Still in good condition though" Read more
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Customers like the paper money. They say it's a great collector's item and definitely legit. Customers also mention that the bills are genuine and worth every billion.
"Great collectibles, but if you have been paying attention to the news for 12 years you would know that that currency will revalue soon, Be blessed." Read more
"It appears to be uncirculated, authentic, and next to worthless.. It's horrible what was done to, and how much wealth was stolen from the citizens..." Read more
"While the bills were genuine and shipping was quick, the bills showed signs of circulation...." Read more
Customers find the design of the bill cool, nice, and awesome. They say it looks great on their bulletin board and is a beautiful piece of history from a terrible time. Customers also say it's a great novelty item and a good addition to their collection.
"...This is a beautiful piece of history from a terrible time that should serve as a lesson to all other nations about the dangers of just printing..." Read more
"I can finally retire! Seriously, these are pretty cool. I bought two, because why not. Neither one is uncirculated, but both are in decent condition...." Read more
"Really cool little bill. My friends and family got a kick out of these when they got them for Christmas. Great novelty item for the price." Read more
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Customers find the money a great way to make a funny joke, and a good teaching moment for children or grandchildren. They also say it's a fun conversation piece.
"...Great conversation piece nevertheless." Read more
"...A good teaching moment for children or grandchildren." Read more
"The product came in great condition. It is a great way to make a funny joke and if you collect money from around the world, the product is really..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stain resistance of the bill. They mention that it has small stains, scorch marks, and black spots on the front and back.
"...The other has no creases, but has two small stains, and one very slightly frayed corner...." Read more
"...Of the three purchased by me, one bill had priminent scorch marks while still having vestiges of having been folded visible...." Read more
"worn, creased, and had black spots on front and back" Read more
My nephew is in elementary school and they are studying different country's currency in class. When I told him about the Zimbabwe 10 billion dollar bill, he didn't believe me. When he saw this thing for real, it blew his mind.
Sure, it's not worth the paper that it is printed on, but the bill delivered was in pristine condition. There is a certain irony that the 10 billion dollar bill has a pile of rocks on the front, as the bills were made obsolete in 2015 and the pile of rocks pictured is worth more than the currency now. (Interestingly, the rocks were supposed to represent development and environmental protection. Still, it seems an odd image for currency.)
If you are in the market, at there are 100 trillion Zimbabwe bills of a similar vintage out there, but they were a lot more expensive than the 10 billion version. (There is a certain irony that the 100 trillion Zimbabwe dollars are worth exactly the same as the 10 billion dollar version is not lost on me.)
For those interested in novelty items or the casual collector this is a fun item to buy. My bill came in what I would consider perfect condition but even so this may not be the case for a collector who might want a bill to be in pristine, uncirculated condition with a certificate of authenticity.
That said, my nephew enjoyed this bill immensely and it was a hit with his class. I liked that it shipped in great condition and was exactly what it was advertised to be. Recommended.
This is legit. While the currency currently has no value, it is in great shape for being circulated. Will get more! The story of the zim currency could be a big learning lesson for other countries today.