Pronunciation: [kwˈat͡ʃə] (IPA) 
The word "quacha" refers to a South American mammal, also known as the "wild llama". Its spelling may seem tricky, but it follows the rules of English phonetics. The first syllable is pronounced "kwa" as in "quack", while the second syllable is pronounced "cha" as in "chalk". Therefore, the phonetic transcription of "quacha" is /ˈkwɑːtʃə/. The spelling may seem uncommon, but it accurately reflects the pronunciation of this unique animal.
The term "Quacha" refers to a unit of currency that is mainly used in Zimbabwe. The Quacha is the official currency of Zimbabwe, replacing the Zimbabwean dollar in 2019. It is subdivided into 100 cents. The Quacha is denoted by the symbol "$" or "Z$" and is commonly referred to as the Zimbabwean dollar.
The Quacha is primarily issued in the form of banknotes, although coins are also in circulation. It comes in various denominations, such as $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. Each banknote prominently features renowned landmarks, flora or fauna, and historical figures of Zimbabwe, representing the nation's rich heritage.
Due to the economic challenges and high inflation rates faced by Zimbabwe in recent years, the value of the Quacha has significantly fluctuated. This has resulted in the introduction of higher denomination banknotes to accommodate the devaluation of the currency.
The Quacha is primarily used for everyday transactions within Zimbabwe, including buying goods and services, as well as paying bills and taxes. However, it is worth noting that the use of foreign currencies, such as the US dollar and South African rand, is also widespread in the country as participants trade in multiple currencies to safeguard against inflation and exchange rate fluctuations.
The word "Quacha" has its roots in the Quechua language, which is an indigenous language spoken primarily in the Andean region of South America. In Quechua, the word is spelled "qhaqa" and pronounced as "kha-kha". It is a term used to refer to a South American camelid known as the "common, lesser, or domesticated llama" (Lama guanicoe). The Quechua language has influenced the Spanish language spoken in the region, and the word "Quacha" is an Anglicized adaptation of the Quechuan term.
