RBZ assets reach ZiG145.9 billion

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has disclosed total assets valued at ZiG145.9 billion, providing fresh insight into the central bank's financial position as the country continues to operate under its Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency system.

According to the bank's latest statement of assets and liabilities, the value of banknotes in circulation stood at ZiG689.2 million as of October 9, 2026.

The figures were published in the Government Gazette dated October 30, in compliance with statutory requirements governing the disclosure of the central bank's financial position.

The statement shows that the RBZ held gold and foreign assets worth ZiG30.07 billion, representing a significant component of its reported asset holdings.

Cash and bank balances were valued at ZiG34.39 billion, while local investments amounted to ZiG15.65 billion.

The central bank also reported loans and advances totalling ZiG793.7 million, fixed assets valued at ZiG2.58 billion and other assets amounting to ZiG4.24 billion.

On the liabilities side, deposits and loans accounted for ZiG72.59 billion, making them the largest individually disclosed liability category.

The RBZ also recorded an International Monetary Fund (IMF) Special Drawing Rights allocation valued at ZiG36.66 billion.

Special Drawing Rights are international reserve assets created by the IMF to supplement member countries' official reserves.

Government agency services were recorded at ZiG21.88 billion, while other liabilities amounted to ZiG8.47 billion.

The central bank reported a net capital position of ZiG5.6 billion.

The disclosure provides an overview of the RBZ's financial resources and obligations at a time when the performance and management of the ZiG currency remain important issues in Zimbabwe's monetary environment.

Banknotes in circulation, valued at ZiG689.2 million, represent the physical currency component disclosed in the statement and should not be confused with the total amount of ZiG held electronically or across the broader banking system.

Similarly, the bank's reported gold and foreign assets form part of its overall balance sheet, although the statement does not establish how much of those holdings is immediately available to support currency operations.

The publication does not provide comparative figures from previous reporting periods, making it difficult to determine whether the central bank's assets, liabilities or currency circulation increased or declined.

It also does not explain the factors behind movements in individual balance sheet categories.

The statement was issued under Section 39(2)(a) of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Act, which provides for the publication of information on the central bank's financial position.

The latest disclosure forms part of the RBZ's periodic reporting obligations and offers a snapshot of its financial standing as of October 9, 2026.