{"id":394950,"date":"2023-05-17T19:16:44","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T19:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/?p=394950"},"modified":"2023-05-17T19:19:19","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T19:19:19","slug":"zimbabwes-reserve-bank-sells-gold-backed-tokens-amid-imf-warnings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/news\/zimbabwes-reserve-bank-sells-gold-backed-tokens-amid-imf-warnings","title":{"rendered":"Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank Sells Gold-Backed Tokens Amid IMF Warnings"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a bold move, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has disregarded the cautionary advice from the International Monetary Fund and proceeded to sell gold-backed digital tokens valued at 14 billion Zimbabwean dollars, equating to around $39 million.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe’s Bold Economic Gamble Challenges IMF Advice<\/b><\/h2>\n

Interestingly, the tokens’ market value significantly surpasses the official exchange rate of 362 Zimbabwean dollars per US dollar, resulting in a substantial total worth of approximately $38.9 million.<\/p>\n

This notable sale of tokens, which took place between May 8 and May 12, was backed by an impressive reserve of 139.57 kilograms of gold.<\/p>\n

This move by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is aimed at stabilizing the country’s economy, especially amidst the continuous depreciation of the local currency against the US dollar. To further this objective, a second round of token sales is scheduled, with applications being accepted until May 18.<\/p>\n

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RBZ Gold-Backed Digital Tokens No.2\/2023 Application Form: https:\/\/t.co\/Sb6GEc4yxO<\/a><\/p>\n

— Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (@ReserveBankZIM) May 12, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n