Our History
At inception in 1966, Fidelity Gold Refinery’s business was largely to print secure banknotes. This operation was done in total secrecy in the basement of the old Reserve Bank Building at number 79 Samora Machel Avenue with the assistance of international technical partners. The department was able to produce quality, secure banknotes, catapulting it into one of the top notable high security banknote print houses in the world.
Following the incorporation of the company in 1978, operations were relocated to No.1 George Drive in Msasa where its head office and majority of operations are located to this day. The new spacious and secure complex modelled around leading security printers in Europe, was officially opened by the then Prime Minister, His Excellence the Honourable R.G. Mugabe, on 11 February 1982.
In 2001, a world class coin minting plant was established in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second largest city. The mint is the most modern in Africa and has a distinctive edge in quality and variety of coin striking capabilities which includes creation of bimetal coins and tokens, as well as medallions of varying numismatic value.
In 2016, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) created the Gold Development Initiative Fund (GDIF) as part of its initiatives to enhance economic productivity through promotion and development of the gold mining industry in Zimbabwe. The loan facility is primarily for the acquisition of gold mining plant and equipment in order to enhance gold production by miners.
OUR VISION
To create and protect value through world class smart solutions.
OUR MISSION
We are in business to provide printing solutions and gold products to satisfy diverse stakeholder needs.
Our Values
The acronym created by the first letter of each value is the word “FIDUCIAL”. FIDUCIAL means founded on trust. FGR is a solid institution built on trust.
Focus
Concentrate quality in everything and at all times.
Integrity
Firm on principles.
Diversity
Embrace variety.
Unite
Unify people and act as one.
Collaborate
Work with others.
Innovate
Try out new ideas.
Adapt
Embrace change and be flexible.
Lead
Guide others and command markets.