Zimbabwe’s new gold-backed currency, the ZiG, is gaining traction with over 43% of domestic transactions now processed through it. The Reserve Bank claims the currency is fully backed and has introduced gold coins to support the system.
However, the public and investors remain wary. A persistent black-market premium and shallow foreign reserves cast doubt on long-term stability, and the IMF has urged the government to undertake tighter economic reforms.
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