Zimbabwe issues a 100 billion dollar bank note

The Zimbabwe central bank has released a 100 billion dollar bank note in an effort to combat the cash shortages resulting from the country’s 2.2 million percent inflation. These actions are in line with the recent release of other large denomination notes; a 10 million dollar note in January, followed by a 50 million dollar note in April. Notes for 100 million and 250 million dollars were released in May, soon followed by notes for 5 billion, 25 billion and 50 billion dollars. Economists are expecting the current inflation figure to skyrocket towards the 10 million and 15 million percent.

This southern African nation is a county in turmoil with 80 percent of the population living below the poverty threshold. Mass food shortages make the simplest of basic goods virtually impossible for civilians to attain. Feeling guilty about that $200 dollar seafood dinner you and your girlfriend had last night? Clear your conscience by donating your time, money or attention to organizations like Africare or any of these other non-profits currently working in Zimbabwe.