Collection

New Zealand 1934 — 10 Shillings (Photographic Face Proof, Pick 154p)

Archival photographic face proof of the 1934 10 Shillings, engraved for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Features kiwi bird vignette, Maori warrior portrait with full moko, and the national coat of arms. Perforated cancellation across the design confirms non-circulating archival status. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1934 — 10 Shillings (Issued, Pick 154)

Issued 10 Shillings from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, dated 1 August 1934. Printed by Thomas De La Rue with kiwi bird vignette at left, national coat of arms, and Maori warrior portrait with full moko. Watermark: Bank title. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1905–1916 — Bank of New Zealand £1 (Pick S212bs, Bradbury Wilkinson, Specimen)

A landmark Dominion-era specimen from the formative years of New Zealand banking, this £1 note exemplifies the artistry and precision of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., London. Produced circa 1905–1916 for the Bank of New Zealand, it reflects the institution’s transformation from a colonial issuer to the nation’s financial cornerstone prior to the creation of the Reserve Bank in 1934. Engraved and printed in London, the note’s design unites symbolism of nationhood, trade, and indigenous heritage. ... Read more →