New Zealand 1968 — 1 Dollar (Pick 163bs, D.L. Wilks Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial 6J000000, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated)
The 1968 one-dollar specimen represents the continuation of New Zealand’s decimal currency series following its initial introduction in 1967, now bearing the signature of D.L. Wilks as Chief Cashier. Issued during the ND (1968–1975) period, Wilks’ tenure marks the second signature phase of the decimal era, extending production beyond the short Fleming window and into the early years of system stabilization. ... Read more →
New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint and Oval Stamps19681 DollarPMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled1 DollarQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRWilks SignatureD.L. WilksSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandEarly decimal continuationNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand19681968-19751975Specimen No. 0126J000000Pick 163bsPick 163bPMG 65 EPQGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade