Collector's Guide · World Banknotes · October 2026

How Much Is a Zimbabwe 100 Trillion Dollar Note Worth in 2026?

Three answers, because the note has lived three lives: money in 2009, a claim on the central bank in 2015, and a collectible today.

The short answer

A Zimbabwe 100 trillion dollar note was worth about US$30 on its first day in January 2009 and about US$0.40 when the central bank offered to exchange it in 2015. That window has closed. Today the note is a collectible: in October 2026 Planet Banknote lists an uncirculated note at $178, with graded notes higher.

How much was the Zimbabwe 100 trillion dollar note worth when it was issued?

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe introduced the note on January 16, 2009, alongside 10, 20 and 50 trillion dollar notes. BBC News reported it was worth around US$30 on its first day in circulation. Less than three months later, on April 12, 2009, the Zimbabwe dollar was suspended and the country moved to foreign currencies. The note had a short life as money.

Can you still exchange a Zimbabwe 100 trillion dollar note for US dollars?

No. In June 2015 the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe opened an exchange for old Zimbabwe dollars, and it was due to close on September 30, 2015. Bank balances up to Z$175 quadrillion were paid a flat US$5, larger balances were converted at US$1 for Z$35 quadrillion, and cash from the 2008 series was exchanged at Z$250 trillion to US$1. At that cash rate a single 100 trillion note came to US$0.40. Once the window closed, the note's face value no longer meant anything to the bank.

What is a Zimbabwe 100 trillion dollar note worth to collectors in 2026?

There is no public price index for these notes, so the figures below are Planet Banknote's own listing prices as of October 15, 2026. They show how condition and format move the price. Prices change, so check the Zimbabwe trillion series for today's.

Format	What you get	Listed price
Raw, uncirculated (AA, Pick 91)	One original uncirculated note, ungraded	$178
PMG 67 EPQ	Graded Superb Gem Uncirculated, Exceptional Paper Quality	$229
PCGS 68 PPQ	Graded Superb Gem Uncirculated, Premium Paper Quality	$329
PMG 68 EPQ, Planet Banknote Pedigree	Graded Superb Gem in a PMG holder	$367
Set of 5 consecutive	Five uncirculated notes in serial order	$425
Set of 10 consecutive	Ten uncirculated notes in serial order	$825
Set of 25 consecutive	Twenty-five uncirculated notes in serial order	$1,875

Three things move the price: the grade a third party gives the note, whether the paper is original and clean, and whether you are buying one note or a consecutive run. Supply matters too, and we looked at it in how many 100 trillion notes are left.

In 2009 it was worth about $30. In 2015, forty cents. Today it is worth what a collector will pay for a clean one.

Is a graded Zimbabwe 100 trillion dollar note worth more than a raw one?

Graded notes cost more because a third party has authenticated the note, assigned it a numeric grade and sealed it in a holder. The letters after the grade describe the paper: EPQ is PMG's Exceptional Paper Quality designation and PPQ is PCGS's Premium Paper Quality. A raw note is the lower-cost route if you are comfortable judging condition from photos, while a graded note gives you a verified grade and a protective holder. How the two grading services differ is covered in PMG vs PCGS.

Is the Zimbabwe 100 trillion dollar note an investment?

We sell these notes as collectibles, not investments, and nothing here predicts what a note will be worth later. Wikipedia notes that promoters have run investment schemes around the note and that counterfeiters have targeted it, so be wary of any seller who promises returns. Our guide to spotting a fake 100 trillion note covers the checks that matter.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Zimbabwe 100 trillion dollar note worth in US dollars?

As money, about US$0.40 at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's 2015 exchange rate, an offer that ended on September 30, 2015. As a collectible, it depends on condition: Planet Banknote lists an uncirculated note at $178 as of October 2026.

Is the Zimbabwe 100 trillion dollar note real?

Yes. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe issued it on January 16, 2009. Counterfeits exist, so buy from a seller who stands behind authenticity.

Is the 100 trillion dollar note legal tender?

No. The Zimbabwe dollar was suspended in April 2009, and Zimbabwe's current currency is the ZiG.

What does EPQ mean on a graded note?

EPQ is PMG's Exceptional Paper Quality designation, given to notes whose paper is judged to be original and of high quality. PCGS uses PPQ, Premium Paper Quality, for the same idea.

How many zeros are on a 100 trillion dollar note?

Fourteen. 100 trillion is written 100,000,000,000,000, a 1 followed by 14 zeros.

What replaced the Zimbabwe dollar?

After the suspension in April 2009, Zimbabwe used foreign currencies, mainly the US dollar. Its current currency is the ZiG.

Sources

The 100 Trillion Dollar note

An original uncirculated Zimbabwe 100 Trillion Dollar note with a certificate of authenticity. Graded notes, consecutive sets and a 100 Trillion and 50 Trillion pair are also listed.

See the 100 Trillion Dollar note