Zimbabwe to Roll Out ‘Big Five’ Banknotes, government says

Central Bank Governor John Mushayavanhu said the "Big Five" series has already been deployed nationwide in volumes sufficient to meet demand, remaining within existing daily and weekly withdrawal limits, and will be introduced in phases.

Zimbabwe to Roll Out ‘Big Five’ Banknotes, government says
East-Africa Newsroom April 7, 2026 1 min read
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Zimbabwe’s central bank says the rollout of the new ZWG notes is ready, with distribution set after banks completed the logistics and operational plans required for a “seamless” transition, according to an official statement.

Central Bank Governor John Mushayavanhu said the “Big Five” series has already been deployed nationwide in volumes sufficient to meet demand, remaining within existing daily and weekly withdrawal limits, and will be introduced in phases.