Zimbabwean Independence Medal, 1980

The Zimbabwean Independence Medal, 1980 was instituted for award to those who were involved in the Zimbabwean independence commemorations in some way.

Obverse of the medal
The obverse of the medal depicts Great Zimbabwe in Masvingo Province with the date of Zimbabwe's independence, 18 April 1980.

Reverse of the medal
The reverse of the medal depicts a Zimbabwe bird rising from the fire.

The medal is sometimes found on its own, but it is occasionally found in a pair with the British Rhodesia Medal.