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New Zealand 1967 — 10 Dollars (Pick 166as, Fleming Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial C4000000, PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated)

The 1967 ten-dollar specimen forms part of the inaugural decimal currency series issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, marking the country’s transition from the sterling-based system to the modern dollar structure introduced in July 1967. This example carries the signature of Roderick Ninian Fleming, issued during the ND (1967–1968) period, whose tenure as Chief Cashier defined the initial phase of decimalization and makes his signed notes among the earliest products of the new monetary system. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, the specimen was prepared for formal distribution to central banks and institutional collections. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1967 — 20 Dollars (Pick 167as, Fleming Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial AE000000, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated)

The 1967 twenty-dollar specimen forms part of the inaugural decimal currency series issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, marking the country’s transition from the sterling-based system to the modern dollar framework introduced in July 1967. This example bears the signature of Roderick Ninian Fleming, issued during the ND (1967–1968) period, whose tenure as Chief Cashier defined the earliest phase of decimalization and makes his signed notes among the first outputs of the new monetary system. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, the specimen was prepared for formal distribution to central banks and institutional collections. ... Read more →

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 Zealand 1968 — 2 Dollars (Pick 164bs, Wilks Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial 1J5000000, Specimen No. 006, PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated)

The 1968 two-dollar specimen belongs to the second signature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency series and bears the signature of D.L. Wilks as Chief Cashier, issued during the 1968-1975 period following the initial decimal introduction of 1967. Wilks succeeded Roderick Ninian Fleming, marking the continuation and stabilization of decimal currency production beyond its inaugural phase. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1968 — 5 Dollars (Pick 165bs, Wilks Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial 050000000, Specimen No. 001, PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated)

The 1968 five-dollar specimen belongs to the second signature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency series and bears the signature of D.L. Wilks as Chief Cashier, issued during the 1968-1975 period following the initial decimal introduction of 1967. Wilks succeeded Roderick Ninian Fleming, marking the continuation and stabilization of decimal currency production beyond its inaugural phase. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1968 — 10 Dollars (Pick 166bs, Wilks Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial 12Y000000, Specimen No. 012, PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated)

The 1968 ten-dollar specimen belongs to the second signature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency series and bears the signature of D.L. Wilks as Chief Cashier, issued during the 1968-1975 period following the initial decimal introduction of 1967. Wilks succeeded Roderick Ninian Fleming, marking the continuation and stabilization of decimal currency production beyond its inaugural phase. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1968 — 20 Dollars (Pick 167bs, Wilks Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial BE000000, Specimen No. 010, PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated)

The 1968 twenty-dollar specimen belongs to the second signature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency series and bears the signature of D.L. Wilks as Chief Cashier, issued within the 1968-1975 production period following the initial decimal introduction of 1967. Wilks’ tenure represents the continuation and consolidation of the decimal system after its inaugural rollout under Roderick Ninian Fleming. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1975 — 1 Dollar (Pick 163cs, Knight Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial L1000000, Specimen No. 012, PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated)

The 1975 one-dollar specimen represents the third signature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency system and carries the signature of R.L. Knight as Chief Cashier, issued within the 1975-1977 production period. Knight’s tenure marks the transition from the extended Wilks era into the mid-1970s refinement of the decimal series, maintaining continuity while introducing subtle production adjustments. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1975 — 2 Dollars (Pick 164cs, Knight Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial 2J5000000, Specimen No. 006, PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated)

The 1975 two-dollar specimen belongs to the third signature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency system and bears the signature of R.L. Knight as Chief Cashier, issued within the 1975-1977 production period. Knight’s tenure represents the continuation of the decimal framework established in 1967, following the earlier Fleming and Wilks periods, and reflects the mid-1970s stabilization of New Zealand’s modern monetary system. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1975 — 5 Dollars (Pick 165cs, Knight Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial 1050000000, Specimen No. 007, PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated)

The 1975 five-dollar specimen belongs to the third signature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency system and bears the signature of R.L. Knight as Chief Cashier, issued within the 1975-1977 production period. Knight’s tenure represents the continuation and consolidation of the decimal framework introduced in 1967, following the earlier Fleming and Wilks periods, and reflects a mature stage of New Zealand’s modern monetary system. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1975 — 10 Dollars (Pick 166cs, Knight Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial 15Y0000000, Specimen No. 019, PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated)

The 1975 ten-dollar specimen belongs to the third signature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency system and carries the signature of R.L. Knight as Chief Cashier, issued within the 1975-1977 production period. Knight’s tenure represents a mature stage of the decimal series, following the earlier Fleming and Wilks periods, where production standards and distribution formats had become fully standardized. ... Read more →

New Zealand 1975 — 20 Dollars (Pick 167cs, Knight Signature, TDLR Overprint Specimen, Serial BS0000000, Specimen No. 019, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated)

The 1975 twenty-dollar specimen belongs to the third signature phase of New Zealand’s decimal currency system and bears the signature of R.L. Knight as Chief Cashier, issued within the 1975-1977 production period. Knight’s tenure reflects a fully developed stage of the decimal series, following the earlier Fleming and Wilks periods, where both production quality and institutional distribution formats had reached consistency and maturity. ... Read more →