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25 Cents Bond Coin
2014 year| Nickel plated steel | 4.80 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | Zimbabwe › Zimbabwe (1980-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1980-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 25 Cents (0.25 ZWL) |
| Currency | Fifth Dollar (2016-2024; renamed RTGS Dollar in 2019) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 4.80 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 April 2024 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#68984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Large 25 in the centre, denomination at the top, Bond Coin at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
25
BOND COIN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Introduced by the RBZ (Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe) on December 18, 2014 in order to replace a multi-currency environment (USD, EUR, SAR) and to address the acute shortage of small change as a result of a decade of hyperinflation which peaked in 2009.The newly issued currency was pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar.
Interesting fact
The 25 Cents (Bond Coin) 2014 from Zimbabwe has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. It has a special security feature called a "holographic stripe" that is visible on the reverse side of the coin. This stripe contains a holographic image of a lion, which is visible when the coin is tilted at a certain angle. This feature was incorporated to prevent counterfeiting and to ensure the authenticity of the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Cents (Bond Coin) 2014 coin.
