Representation of the protective bird, the most famous of Zimbabwe sculptures dated between XII and XIV century. Protective sculpture in the city of Great Zimbabwe, the capital of Monomotapa Empire and led Gokomere ancestors of Shona, the people of southern Africa.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ZIMBABWE
1996
Reverse description
The Birchenough Bridge on the Sabi River in Manicaland Province in the far eastern Zimbabwe. It takes its name from the company director having realized, Sir Henry Birchenough.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
20
Edge
Plain
Mint
Mintage
1980 - Royal Mint - 1980 - Royal Mint; Proof - 15 000 1983 - Royal Mint - 1987 - Royal Mint - 1988 - Royal Mint - 1989 - Royal Mint - 1991 - Royal Mint - 1994 - Royal Mint - 1996 - Royal Mint - 1997 - Royal Mint - 1997 - Royal Mint; Proof - 5 500