Description
Country: Zimbabwe
Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
General Information
Denomination: 1000 Dollars
Type: Bearer Cheque (temporary emergency currency)
Year Issued: 2006
Catalog Number: Pick #44
Issue Date: 1 August 2006
Expiry Date on Note: 31 July 2007
Currency: Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWD)
Watermark: Zimbabwe Bird
Signatures
Governor: Dr. Gideon Gono
Serial Number
Prefix: AN
Example Serial: AN6179525
Design Details (Front)
Brown and green design
Large “1000” denomination printed in corners
Central text: “ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS”
Seal of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe on left
Signature of the governor below the seal
Intricate guilloche security patterns across the note
Security Features
Zimbabwe Bird watermark
Fine line guilloche patterns
Serial numbers printed in black
Micro-printed design elements
Grading (as shown on holder)
Grading Company: Paper Money Guaranty (PMG)
Grade: 66 EPQ – Gem Uncirculated
EPQ: Exceptional Paper Quality (original paper, no restoration)
Historical Context
This bearer cheque was issued during Zimbabwe’s hyperinflation crisis (2000–2009) when regular banknotes quickly lost value. The Reserve Bank issued temporary bearer cheques with expiry dates to maintain cash circulation.
Approximate Collector Value (PMG 66)
Usually around $40 – $120 USD, depending on demand and serial number quality.