Zimbabwe launches new gold-backed currency

Zimbabwe has introduced a new gold-backed currency called ZiG - the name stands for "Zimbabwe Gold"

Zimbabwe has introduced a new gold-backed currency called ZiG – the name stands for “Zimbabwe Gold”. It is the latest attempt to stabilise its economy. Unveiling the new notes, central bank governor John Mushayavanhu said the ZiG would be structured, and set at a market-determined exchange rate. The ZiG replaces a Zimbabwean dollar, the RTGS, […]