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On 17 February 1970 the Rhodesian dollar was introduced and was par to the Pound; the currency was manufactured as follows - bronze 1 ⁄ 2 and 1 cent and cupro-nickel 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 cent coins were introduced, which circulated alongside the earlier coins of the Rhodesian pound for 5, 10, 20 and 25 cents, which were also denominated in shillings and pence.
This coin had the Rhodesian coat of arms alone on the obverse, to which the legend RHODESIA was added for the 1975–77 strikings. In 1975 a new ten cent and 25 cent piece appeared; it was struck in this year only. A new 20 cent coin was struck in 1975 and again in 1977. The last Rhodesian coins were struck in 1977.
The Rhodesian dollar notes are similar to the earlier Rhodesian pound issues, but marked with the new currency units, the bank logo replaces the coat of arms, and the coat of arms replaces the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. [1] Prior to UDI, Rhodesia was a member of the sterling zone.
These coins were issued singly and in a set of three, in cases inscribed RESERVE BANK OF RHODESIA. These coins, like the 1964 issue, were struck at the South African Mint in Pretoria. In 1968, the Rhodesian threepence (or tickey) was struck. This was not dual-denominated. This coin was replaced by the 2-1/2 Cents in 1970.
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The crest of Southern Rhodesia's coat of arms incorporated the Zimbabwe bird, and over time the bird became a widespread symbol of the colony. The paper money and coins of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, issued by the Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland also displayed the bird, as did the Flag of Rhodesia.
2 March - Rhodesia becomes a self-declared republic, but it is not recognized by the international community. Rhodesia remains legally a British colony in international law. 17 March - Britain and United States use their veto rights in the United Nations Security Council to avoid implementation of complete mandatory sanctions on Rhodesia.
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