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

Perforated specimen of the 1968 one-dollar issue bearing the signature of D.L. Wilks, issued during the 1968-1975 period following the initial decimal introduction of 1967. Wilks succeeded Roderick Ninian Fleming, marking the continuation of New Zealand’s decimal currency system beyond its inaugural phase. Notes signed by Wilks therefore represent the stabilization period of early decimal production. Read more →

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

The design features Queen Elizabeth II in engraved portrait form, paired with the Captain James Cook watermark embedded within the paper. The two-dollar denomination replaced the one-pound note of the pre-decimal system and occupied an important position within everyday and mid-range transactions in the decimal structure. Read more →

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

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 - 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)

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 BE000000 and is marked as Specimen No. 010, placing it within the controlled specimen allocation sequence prepared for official reference and distribution. Read more →

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

As a Knight-signed specimen from the 1975-1977 issue, this note reflects a later stage in the stabilization of New Zealand’s decimal currency system. 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 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 →

New Zealand 1975 - 2 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 006 Serial 2J5000000 (Pick 164cs)

Graded PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, the note retains full originality, strong embossing, and sharp ink definition. The Exceptional Paper Quality designation confirms undisturbed paper structure and complete preservation, presenting a well-preserved specimen from the Knight signature period. Read more →

New Zealand 1975 - 5 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 007 Serial 1050000000 (Pick 165cs)

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 1050000000 and is marked as Specimen No. 007, confirming its placement within the controlled specimen allocation sequence prepared for official reference and distribution. Read more →

New Zealand 1975 - 10 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 019 Serial 15Y0000000 (Pick 166cs)

The design retains the defining elements of the first decimal series, featuring Queen Elizabeth II in engraved portrait form on the obverse and the New Zealand falcon in flight on the reverse, set against a mountainous landscape. The Captain James Cook watermark remains embedded within the paper, reinforcing continuity between New Zealand’s historical narrative and its modern currency system. The ten-dollar denomination occupied an important position within higher-value circulation, bridging everyday use and larger transactions. Read more →

New Zealand 1975 - 20 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 019 Serial BS0000000 (Pick 167cs)

The design retains the defining characteristics of the first decimal series, with Queen Elizabeth II in engraved portrait form on the obverse and the New Zealand pigeon (kererū) depicted on the reverse, surrounded by native flora. The Captain James Cook watermark remains embedded within the paper, reinforcing continuity between New Zealand’s historical identity and its modern monetary system. The twenty-dollar denomination replaced the ten-pound note of the pre-decimal system, positioning it among the higher-value instruments within the decimal structure. Read more →