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Zimbabwe Reserve Bank Governer John Mushayavanhu presents his monetary policy statement during which he announced the launch by the central bank of the ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) a "structured currency" in Harare, April 5 2024 as the new money is an attempt to tackle a skyrocketing inflation in the southern African country. Photo: Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP

Zimbabwe launches new gold-backed currency

The ZiG -- short for Zimbabwe Gold -- will replace the Zimbabwean dollar which has tumbled in value over the past year, pushing inflation through the roof

US Dollar and Euro banknotes are seen in this illustration taken July 17, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Currency markets are in a deep freeze. Rate cuts and Trump could thaw them

Illustration: TBS

Common currency for Muslim countries: A viable option?

From drachma to the dollar: Common currency conundrum

From drachma to the dollar: Common currency conundrum

Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Sketch: TBS

Muslim countries should launch common currency like EU's euro: PM Hasina

Where and how is our taka printed?

Where and how is our taka printed?

Representational image of US dollars and a clock. Photo: Collected

What is the lifespan of paper money? 

Chinese Yuan and US dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken on 10 March 2023. File Photo: Reuters/Dado Ruvic

China's major state banks sell dollars to defend yuan - sources

A currency trader counts Pakistani Rupee notes as he prepares an exchange of US dollars in Islamabad, Pakistan December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Caren Firouz/File Photo

Rupee may inch up as upbeat risk appetite, Fed outlook undermine dollar

Cenbank policymaker asks banks to stop buying remittance dollars at inflated rate

Cenbank policymaker asks banks to stop buying remittance dollars at inflated rate

US dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken on 10 March 2023. Photo: Reuters

Dollar dynamics: Stabilising Bangladesh's currency in turbulent times

Shopkeepers and customers in Kushtia blame each other saying they don’t want to accept the coins. Photo: TBS

Candies instead of currency: People don’t want to use Tk1 and Tk2 coins in Kushtia, no one knows why

The two-day summit organised by the CPD on “Reframing South Asian Regional Cooperation in the New Context” started in the capital on Saturday (4 November). Photo: Collected

Common currency in South Asia deemed infeasible now