20 ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold)
Zimbabwe · Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's 20 ZiG note entered circulation on 7 April 2026 as part of the 'Big 5' series of the gold-backed ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) currency. The obverse displays an elephant rendered in intaglio printing, alongside the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe emblem featuring the Chiremba balancing rocks. The note incorporates anti-counterfeiting measures and denomination-specific design elements to distinguish it from the other values in the series.
Highlights
ReasonPart of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's 'Big 5' ZiG currency redesign for 2026.
DesignElephant with the Chiremba balancing rocks emblem on the obverse.
Security featuresIntaglio printing, magnetic security thread inscribed 'ZIG20', color-shifting features, and graduated tactile lines for sight-impaired users.
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