New Zealand 1977 — 1 Dollar (Pick 163ds, Hardie Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial E250000000, Specimen No. 020, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, Top Population)
The 1977 one-dollar specimen represents the fourth signature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency system and bears the signature of H.R. Hardie as Chief Cashier, issued within the 1977-1981 production period. Hardie’s tenure follows the earlier Fleming, Wilks, and Knight periods, marking a continuation of the established decimal framework at a stage where design, production, and distribution had become fully institutionalized. ... Read more →
New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp19771 DollarPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled1 DollarQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRHardie SignatureH.R. HardieSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandLate decimal periodNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand197719811977-1981Specimen No. 020E250000000Pick 163dsPick 163dPMG 66 EPQGem UncirculatedTop PopMuseum Grade
