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New Zealand 1968 5 Dollars Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Pick 165bs serial 050000000 Specimen 001 PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated

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

The design features Queen Elizabeth II in engraved portrait form, paired with the Captain James Cook watermark embedded within the paper. The five-dollar denomination replaced the two-pound note of the pre-decimal system, positioning it within the higher-value tier of early decimal circulation. Read more →

New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp19685 DollarsPMG 64 Choice Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled5 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRWilks SignatureD.L. WilksSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand196819751968-1975Specimen No. 001050000000Pick 165bsPick 165bPMG 64Choice UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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New Zealand 1968 10 Dollars Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Pick 166bs serial 12Y000000 Specimen 012 PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated

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 ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp196810 DollarsPMG 65 Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled10 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkNew Zealand falcon reverseThomas De La RueTDLRWilks SignatureD.L. WilksSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand196819751968-1975Specimen No. 01212Y000000Pick 166bsPick 166bPMG 65Gem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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New Zealand 1968 20 Dollars Wilks Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Pick 167bs serial BE000000 Specimen 010 PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

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 ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp196820 DollarsPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled20 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkNew Zealand pigeon reverseKereru birdThomas De La RueTDLRWilks SignatureD.L. WilksSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand196819751968-1975Specimen No. 010BE000000Pick 167bsPick 167bPMG 66 EPQGem UncirculatedTop PopMuseum Grade

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New Zealand 1975 1 Dollar Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Pick 163cs serial L1000000 Specimen 012 PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated

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

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 L1000000 and is marked as Specimen No. 012, confirming its position within the controlled specimen allocation sequence prepared for official reference and distribution. Read more →

New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp19751 DollarPMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled1 DollarQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRKnight SignatureR.L. KnightSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandMid decimal periodNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand197519771975-1977Specimen No. 012L1000000Pick 163csPick 163cPMG 64 EPQChoice UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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New Zealand 1975 1 Dollar Knight Signature issued note Pick 163c serial C24111123 PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

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 ZealandIssued Note19751 DollarPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated Issued Note1 DollarQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkSmall denomination banknoteThomas De La RueTDLRKnight SignatureR.L. KnightDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandCirculating currencyNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand197519771975-1977C24111123Pick 163cPMG 66 EPQGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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New Zealand 1975 1 Dollar Replacement Star Note with R.L. Knight signature, Pick 163c star, serial Y91304453 star, graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated.

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

Graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, the note survives in exceptional condition, with full originality, strong embossing, and sharp printed detail. The Exceptional Paper Quality designation confirms that the paper retains its original character and has not been impaired by pressing or alteration. In this grade, the piece stands not merely as a high-quality survivor of the Knight period, but as a refined reference example of a New Zealand Replacement Star Note-an issue whose importance lies in its combination of everyday design, hidden production purpose, and fully preserved state. Read more →

New ZealandReplacement Note19751 DollarPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated Replacement NoteStar NoteReplacement Star NoteReplacement issueStar replacement1 DollarQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRKnight SignatureR.L. KnightReplacement productionSpoilage replacementDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandCirculating currencyNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand197519771975-1977Y91304453*Pick 163c*Pick 163cPMG 66 EPQGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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New Zealand 1975 2 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Pick 164cs serial 2J5000000 Specimen 006 PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

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

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 2J5000000 and is marked as Specimen No. 006, confirming its position within the controlled specimen allocation sequence prepared for official reference and distribution. Read more →

New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp19752 DollarsPMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled2 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRKnight SignatureR.L. KnightSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandMid decimal periodNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand197519771975-1977Specimen No. 0062J5000000Pick 164csPick 164cPMG 65 EPQGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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New Zealand 1975 5 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Pick 165cs serial 1050000000 Specimen 007 PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated

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

The design follows the standard structure of the first decimal series, featuring Queen Elizabeth II in engraved portrait form and the Captain James Cook watermark embedded within the paper. The five-dollar denomination replaced the two-pound note of the pre-decimal system, positioning it within the higher-value tier of the decimal currency structure. Read more →

New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp19755 DollarsPMG 64 Choice Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled5 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRKnight SignatureR.L. KnightSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandMid decimal periodNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand197519771975-1977Specimen No. 0071050000000Pick 165csPick 165cPMG 64Choice UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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New Zealand 1975 10 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Pick 166cs serial 15Y0000000 Specimen 019 PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated

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

As a Knight-signed specimen from the 1975-1977 issue, this note reflects a fully developed stage of New Zealand’s decimal currency system. The presence of the complete De La Rue specimen format-overprint, dual oval stamps, and punch cancellation-confirms its role as a formal presentation piece prepared for institutional distribution rather than an internally retained perforated specimen. Read more →

New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp197510 DollarsPMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled10 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkNew Zealand falconThomas De La RueTDLRKnight SignatureR.L. KnightSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandMid decimal periodNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand197519771975-1977Specimen No. 01915Y0000000Pick 166csPick 166cPMG 67 EPQSuperb Gem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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New Zealand 1975 20 Dollars Knight Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Pick 167cs serial BS0000000 Specimen 019 PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

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

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 →

New ZealandSpecimen with Red Overprint & Oval Stamp197520 DollarsPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated SpecimenRed OverprintTDLR OverprintOval StampDouble Oval StampSingle Punch HolePunch Cancelled20 DollarsQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkNew Zealand pigeonKereruThomas De La RueTDLRKnight SignatureR.L. KnightSpecimen distribution formatDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandMid decimal periodNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand197519771975-1977Specimen No. 019BS0000000Pick 167csPick 167cPMG 66 EPQGem UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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New Zealand 1977 1 Dollar Hardie Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen Pick 163ds serial E250000000 Specimen 020 PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated Top Population

New Zealand 1977 - 1 Dollar Hardie Signature TDLR Overprint Specimen No. 020 Serial E250000000 (Pick 163ds)

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

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New Zealand 1977 1 Dollar Hardie Signature issued note Pick 163d serial K26161311 PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated

New Zealand 1977 - 1 Dollar Hardie Signature Issued Note Serial K26161311 (Pick 163d)

Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London, the note reflects the firm’s established expertise in intaglio engraving and guilloche design, with consistent execution across the later decimal issues. The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II in formal engraved portrait form, while the Captain James Cook watermark remains embedded within the paper, maintaining continuity with the original 1967 decimal introduction. Read more →

New ZealandIssued Note19771 DollarPMG 64 Choice Uncirculated Issued Note1 DollarQueen Elizabeth II portraitCaptain James Cook watermarkThomas De La RueTDLRHardie SignatureH.R. HardieDecimal SeriesReserve Bank of New ZealandLate decimal periodNew Zealand currency reformHistoryNew Zealand197719811977-1981K26161311Pick 163dPMG 64Choice UncirculatedMuseum Grade

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