The
new
ZiG
notes,
introduced
in
phases
last
month,
are
now
in
wide
circulation
through
automated
teller
machines
(ATMs)
and
banking
halls.
The
ZiG10,
ZiG20
and
ZiG50
denominations
have
improved
access
to
cash
for
both
households
and
businesses.
As
part
of
efforts
to
manage
liquidity,
the
Reserve
Bank
of
Zimbabwe
(RBZ)
has
set
weekly
cash
withdrawal
limits
at
ZiG10,000
for
individuals
and
ZiG100,000
for
corporates.
Zembe
said
the
key
issue
remains
whether
the
currency
can
consistently
preserve
value.
“It
is
still
too
early
to
address
the
confidence
question.
What
matters
most
is
value
retention,
not
the
physical
quality
of
the
notes,”
he
said.
He
added
that
sustained
stability
for
at
least
six
months
would
be
needed
to
shift
public
perception.
“If
stability
continues,
then
you
will
begin
to
see
confidence
picking
up.”