About Rhodesia banknotes
Rhodesia declared independence from Britain in 1965 and replaced its pound with the Rhodesian dollar in 1970, at two dollars per pound. In 1980 the country became Zimbabwe, and the Rhodesian dollar gave way to the Zimbabwe dollar.
See also: Zimbabwe, Zambia and African banknotes.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Rhodesia?
It became Zimbabwe in 1980.
When was the Rhodesian dollar introduced?
In 1970, replacing the Rhodesian pound at two dollars per pound.
Who issued Rhodesian banknotes?
The Reserve Bank of Rhodesia.
Are your Rhodesia banknotes genuine?
Yes. Every Rhodesia note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.