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New Zealand 1967 - 5 Dollars Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 75 Serial 001000000 (Pick 165as)

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, the specimen was prepared for official distribution to central banks and institutional collections. It displays the complete De La Rue presentation format: a bold red diagonal 'SPECIMEN' overprint, two oval De La Rue control stamps, and a single punch-hole cancellation. The note carries Serial 001000000 and is marked as Specimen No. 75, confirming its position within the controlled specimen allocation sequence produced for external reference. Read more →

New Zealand 1967 - 10 Dollars Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 93 Serial C4000000 (Pick 166as)

The design features Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, executed in detailed intaglio engraving, while the reverse presents the New Zealand falcon in flight against a mountainous landscape-an iconic motif within the first decimal series. The Captain James Cook watermark remains embedded within the paper, linking the design to the broader historical narrative of New Zealand’s development. Read more →

New Zealand 1967 - 20 Dollars Fleming Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 93 Serial AE000000 (Pick 167as)

As a Fleming-signed specimen from the ND (1967–1968) issue, this note reflects both institutional transformation and production precision at the moment of currency reform. The combination of limited specimen distribution, short signature window, and complete cancellation format defines it as a representative example of Thomas De La Rue & Company specimen practices during the late 1960s. Read more →

New Zealand 1968 - 1 Dollar D.L. Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 012 Serial 6J000000 (Pick 163bs)

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, this specimen follows the established external presentation format used for institutional distribution. It displays the bold red diagonal 'SPECIMEN' overprint, accompanied by two De La Rue oval control stamps and a single punch-hole cancellation. The note carries Serial 6J000000 and is marked as Specimen No. 012, placing it within the controlled allocation sequence prepared for official reference and distribution. Read more →

New Zealand 1968 - 1 Dollar Wilks Signature Perforated 'SPECIMEN OF NO VALUE' Specimen Serial 5J000000 (Pick 163bs)

Unlike the overprint presentation type, this piece carries the legend 'SPECIMEN OF NO VALUE' perforated across the design, with no red diagonal overprint, no De La Rue oval control stamps, and no punch-hole cancellation. Perforated specimens were retained internally by Thomas De La Rue & Company for record and archival verification rather than prepared for external distribution. Their survival rate is limited, as most were withdrawn or destroyed once production advanced into later signature periods. Read more →

New Zealand 1968 - 2 Dollars Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 006, Serial 1J5000000 (Pick 164bs)

As a Wilks-signed specimen from the 1968-1975 issue, this note reflects the transition from initial decimal rollout to sustained production. The complete De La Rue specimen format-overprint, dual oval stamps, and punch cancellation-confirms its role as a formal presentation piece rather than an internally retained perforated specimen. Read more →

New Zealand 1968 - 5 Dollars Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 001 Serial 050000000 (Pick 165bs)

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, this specimen follows the established external presentation format used for institutional distribution. It displays a bold red diagonal 'SPECIMEN' overprint, accompanied by two De La Rue oval control stamps and a single punch-hole cancellation. The note carries Serial 050000000 and is marked as Specimen No. 001, confirming its placement within the controlled specimen allocation sequence prepared for official reference and distribution. Read more →

New Zealand 1968 - 10 Dollars Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 012 Serial 12Y000000 (Pick 166bs)

The design features Queen Elizabeth II in engraved portrait form, while the reverse presents the New Zealand falcon in flight against a mountainous landscape, one of the defining motifs of the first decimal series. The Captain James Cook watermark remains embedded within the paper, reinforcing continuity between New Zealand’s historical identity and its modern currency system. Read more →

New Zealand 1968 - 20 Dollars Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 010 Serial BE000000 (Pick 167bs)

Graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this example sits at the top of the PMG population for the type, with no higher-certified specimens at the time of cataloging. The Exceptional Paper Quality designation confirms full originality, undisturbed paper structure, and strong embossing. The clarity of the overprint, well-defined oval control stamps, and intact punch cancellation together present a technically complete and visually refined specimen from the Wilks signature period. Read more →

New Zealand 1975 - 1 Dollar Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 012 Serial L1000000 (Pick 163cs)

Graded PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, the note retains original paper quality, strong embossing, and clear ink definition. The sharp overprint, well-defined oval control stamps, and intact punch cancellation together present a technically complete specimen from the Knight signature period. Read more →

New Zealand 1975 - 1 Dollar Knight Signature Issued Note Serial C24111123 (Pick 163c)

As a Knight-signed issued note from the 1975-1977 period, it represents a later stage in the evolution of New Zealand’s decimal currency, where design, production, and circulation had reached maturity following the initial transition years. Read more →

New Zealand 1975 - 1 Dollar Knight Signature Replacement Star Note Serial Y91304453* (Pick 163c*)

Within the Knight signature period, this replacement note represents a mature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency history, when the system introduced in 1967 was no longer experimental or transitional but fully established. By this stage, design continuity, print discipline, and replacement procedures had all become standardized parts of production. A star note such as this preserves evidence of that system operating as intended, revealing that even in an efficient and settled printing environment, spoilage and substitution remained an integral part of the process. Read more →