1997 Zimbabwe Hyper Inflation Copper 1 Cent Coin

Updated August 9, 2026

1997 Zimbabwe Hyper Inflation Copper 1 Cent Coin 1997 Zimbabwe Hyper Inflation Copper 1 Cent Coin This 1997 Zimbabwe 1 Cent copper coin serves as a profound historical artifact from a nation that experienced one of the most extreme periods of hyperinflation in modern history. Struck by the Bank of Zimbabwe a decade before the peak of the economic crisis, this copper coin represents a time when the currency still held tangible value before the government began resetting denominations and adding numerous zeroes to their banknotes. The accompanying descriptive insert highlights the staggering scale of inflation, noting that by 2009, it would have required an octillion of these pennies to equal a single dollar. This uncirculated copper piece features the iconic Zimbabwe Bird on the obverse and the denomination on the reverse, housed in a protective flip with an educational card that provides critical context regarding the septillion-fold devaluation of the original dollar. It is a must-have for collectors of world currency and students of economic history. 1997 Zimbabwe 1 Cent Copper Hyper Inflation Coin History Card Condition: The coin appears to be in uncirculated condition, exhibiting a bright copper luster and sharp details on both the obverse and reverse. It is housed in a protective clear plastic flip accompanied by a historical information card. The strike is a standard business strike, and the metal content is copper-plated steel. This coin was minted by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe in 1997, a decade before the nation entered a period of extreme hyperinflation. The historical context provided by the set highlights the drastic loss of purchasing power, noting that by 2009, one octillion of these 1997 one-cent coins would have been required to equal the value of a single 2009 Zimbabwe dollar. No formal grading has been assigned by a third-party service. Zimbabwe, Hyperinflation, currency, coin, 1997, one cent, numismatics, economic crisis, Bank of Zimbabwe, octillion, septillion, collectible, zebra, inflation history Zimbabwe currency, hyperinflation coin, 1997 Zimbabwe cent, collectible coins, African numismatics, inflation history, Bank of Zimbabwe, rare cent coin, currency crisis, numismatic collection IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items

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