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Note Printing Australia, a fully owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of Australia in the northern suburbs of Melbourne prints New Zealands banknotes.
New Zealands decimal coins have been minted at the following mints -
Royal Mint: 1967, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008
Royal Australian Mint: 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1988
Royal Canadian Mint: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 2000, 2006, 2007 and 2008
Norwegian Mint: 1996 and 1997 (Cupro-Nickel coins only)
South African Mint Company: 1997 ($2 coins only), 1998, and 1999
Only the 5 cent coin and various non-circulating coins and sets were struck in 1994.
No coins struck for general circulation: 1968, 1992 and 1993.
The New Zealand Penny and Halfpenny were made from bronze comprised of 97% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin.
The New Zealand Threepence, Sixpence, Shilling, Florin and Halfcrown were made from 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% zinc and 5% nickel from 1933 to 1946. From 1947 to 1965 the were made from 75% copper and 25% nickel.
The 1935 and 1949 New Zealand Crowns (Five Shillings) were made from 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% zinc and 5% nickel.
The 1953 New Zealand Crown (Five Shillings) was made from 75% copper and 25% nickel.
New Zealand One and Two Dollar coins are made from a Brass-Aluminium alloy and have a gold appearance.
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Who issues notes and coins in New Zealand?
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has the sole responsibility for issuing New Zealands currency.
Where is New Zealand money printed?
New Zealand's polymer notes are printed by Note Print Australia Limited in Melbourne, Australia. Over the past ten years, New Zealand's coins have minted by the Royal Canadian Mint and the Royal Mint in London.
New Zealand have a picture of a kiwi on its money?
The NZ $1 coin has a kiwi depicted on it.
What is the value of an 1875 New Zealand coin?
With the possible exception of "Traders Tokens", there were no New Zealand coins minted prior to 1933. Any coins circulating in New Zealand prior to 1933 would have been mostly British coins and some Australian coins.
What is 50 New Zealand 2 1 cents worth?
any cent value of new zealand is its face value 1cent coins: 1 cent each. The value of older money does not go up and is will not be accepted as tender at shops etc, you will have to exchange it at the reserve bank of new zealand to have it as ledgable tender. However, classic coins and notes etc may be worth more if sold to collectors (See www.trademe.co.nz)
Where does New zealand money get made?
Coins at the Canadian Mint, and the polymer notes are made in Australia.
Who issues notes and coins in New Zealand?
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has the sole responsibility for issuing New Zealands currency.
What is the silver content of New Zealand pre decimal coins?
All New Zealand silver coins from 1933 to 1946 had a silver content of 50%. From 1947 onwards, all New Zealand "silver" coins were made from a copper-nickel alloy.
Can you see all New Zealand coins?
The two related links below show New Zealand's predecimal coins and New Zealand's current coins.
What is the silver content of a 1946 New Zealand Sixpence?
All New Zealand "silver" coins from 1933 to 1946 inclusive had a 50% silver content. All New Zealand "silver" coins from 1947 onwards, were made from a copper/nickel alloy.
Are New Zealand Shillings still used?
No. All New Zealand predecimal coins and notes were withdrawn from circulation shortly after the introduction of decimal currency in 1967 and subsequently demonetised. The 1967, 1968 and 1969 New Zealand 10 cent coins carried the words "ONE SHILLING" on the reverse along with the "10", but these were withdrawn and demonetised along with all other pre-2006 10 cent coins after the new design coins were issued.
Where is New Zealand money printed?
New Zealand's polymer notes are printed by Note Print Australia Limited in Melbourne, Australia. Over the past ten years, New Zealand's coins have minted by the Royal Canadian Mint and the Royal Mint in London.
What coins were in circulation in New Zealand in 1907?
Prior to 1933, New Zealand used mainly British coins and a some Australian coins.
Who is head will you find on all new zealand coins?
The head on New Zealand coins is that of the New Zealand Queen, Elizabeth II. Her representative in NZ is the Governor General.
What were New Zealand coins made of in 1950?
From 1940 to 1965 inclusive, New Zealand Pennies and Halfpennies were made from bronze. From 1947 to 1965 inclusive, New Zealand Threepences, Sixpences, Shillings, Florins and Halfcrowns were made from a copper nickel alloy giving them a silvery appearance.
What is the silver content of a 1982 New Zealand 50 cent coin?
Zero. No New Zealand general circulation coin has had any silver content since 1946. The only exception to this is the 1949 and 1953 Crown (Five Shilling) coins. From 1947 to 2006, all New Zealand general circulation "silver" coins were made from a copper-nickel alloy. From 2006 onwards, all New Zealand general circulation "silver" coins were made from nickel plated steel.
New Zealand have a picture of a kiwi on its money?
The NZ $1 coin has a kiwi depicted on it.
