The bond notes are officially out after being released today. We went to the bank bright and early today to get some of the new currency.
Here is a collection of some of the more interesting reactions from Zimbabweans on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/bayhaus/status/803221898297544704
https://twitter.com/peterndoro/status/803166875664400384
Remember these?? Look how they started neka $5 bearer cheque #BondNotes #RBZBond pic.twitter.com/UWeyUYY6a8
— Mohammed Mussa wepa Internet (@Sir_Zachi) November 28, 2016
This #bondnotes thing has naughty landlords looking at tenants thinking how they wish they pay rent in "kind" instead this month
— JosiahManhuku (@JosiahManhuku) November 28, 2016
Just hoping these #BondNotes are the straw that breaks the camels back and instead lead to the change we need! #changeiscoming
— Micaelazim (@micaelazim) November 28, 2016
https://twitter.com/ClaudeJrK/status/803150893185175552
Zimbabweans sense of humour in the midst of a socio-economic catastrophe :
US$5 + Bond Note 5 = 10 Bollars!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 #BondNotes #Zimbabwe— Yeta (@missmalumo) November 28, 2016
Day One: #BondNotes trading at Bond100 for US$70 on the black market ( Roadport, Harare).
— C. S Chiwanza (@CSChiwanza) November 28, 2016
https://twitter.com/Wamagaisa/status/803221137312350208/photo/1
One to One neDhora? Tegee tichiwonawo! @ZishiriJ @Rex27
— Alex T Magaisa 🇿🇼 (@Wamagaisa) November 28, 2016
Not a currency says RBZ. Sure looks like a currency to me. All the features are there. Oh ya, except it won't hold any value. #BondNotes pic.twitter.com/obyNbnbuzl
— Harry Davies (@DaviesHarry) November 28, 2016
According to @HeraldZimbabwe, "the majority of people" are optimistic that bond notes will solve the cash crisis.
Majority? pic.twitter.com/GxpzPlo81m
— Zim Media Review (@ZimMediaReview) November 28, 2016
They are experts in turning things to majority. Remember mega deals, landslides victories etc. https://t.co/h2wk9LpP50
— Sir Kareji (@ShamizC) November 28, 2016
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