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
2002
Reverse description
Face value above a black rhino, Diceros bicornis, an endangered species having important populations in Zimbabwe.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
ZIMBABWE
FIVE DOLLARS
$5
Edge
Reeded Edge in 2001 and 2002 issues.
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date) Zimbabwe Mint, Bulawayo,Zimbabwe