Zimbabwe (1980-date) 5 Dollars, 2001 – 2003

5 Dollars from Zimbabwe (1980-date). Issued from 2001 to 2003. Struck in Bimetallic: nickel plated steel centre in brass ring. Measures 27.4 mm and weighs 9.05 g.

Obverse

Representation of the protective bird, the most famous of Zimbabwe sculptures dated between XII and XIV century. Protective sculpture in the city of Great Zimbabwe, the capital of Monomotapa Empire and led Gokomere ancestors of Shona, the people of southern Africa.

Reverse

Face value above a black rhino, Diceros bicornis, an endangered species having important populations in Zimbabwe.

Edge

Reeded Edge in 2001 and 2002 issues. Plain Edge in 2003 issue