2004 Zimbabwe $50,000 Cargill Cotton Cheque

2004 Zimbabwe $50,000 Cargill Cotton Cheque

Rarely seen on the open market, this 2004 Zimbabwe $50,000 Cheque is a premier example of “Agricultural Scrip” from one of the world’s largest private corporations. Issued by Standard Chartered Bank for Cargill Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd, this document was used specifically within the cotton industry—a vital pillar of the Zimbabwean economy. Unlike the mass-produced Reserve Bank notes, these corporate-issued cheques were printed in extremely limited runs and were never intended for general public circulation.

Item Highlights

• Issuer: Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited (Harare Branch)

• Corporate Entity: Cargill Cotton (Zimbabwe)

• Denomination: Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00)

• Date: 01 April 2004

• Certification: Graded by CCCS (Canadian Coin Certification Service)

• Grade: EF-45 (Extra-Fine)

• Catalog Ref: Pick 26

• Serial Number: 213078

Why This Item Is Highly Sought After

• Niche Scripophily: Collectors of corporate financial history value the Cargill branding, as it links the Zimbabwean hyperinflation story to global trade and the agricultural sector.

• Extreme Rarity: These “Bearer” cheques for specific industry use are significantly harder to find than standard 2008-era banknotes. Very few specimens survived the transition into the higher inflation years.

• Verified Authenticity: Professionally slabbed and graded EF-45 by CCCS, ensuring that this document is genuine and protected against environmental wear.

• Historical Bridge: This note dates back to 2004, providing a crucial historical link between the early stages of currency devaluation and the eventual trillion-dollar collapse.

Condition & Display

This specimen is beautifully preserved with the “Cargill Cotton” logo clearly visible in the center. It features official bank stamps and signatures, presenting as a high-quality archival document ready for a professional collection or museum-grade display.

Inventory Options

Note to Collectors: This listing is for the CCCS Graded EF-45 specimen. We occasionally source ungraded industrial cheques from this era; please check our “Corporate Scrip” section for current unslabbed availability.