| 30 / 10 / 2006 |
| Noble Numismatics November Auction |
Noble Numismatics November Auction catalogue IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE. You can link to it through their home page at http://www.noble.com.au
Download the pdf file (which is hard to spot but is a small box image with pdf written on it and you will see the pages how they appear in the actual catalogue). There are nice New Zealand coins and medals etc as well. There are some nice New Zealand banknotes and coins as usual. Older auctions are veiwable in their archives. Well worth a look through. |
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| 5 / 9 / 2006 |
| Reserve Bank museum opens |
The Reserve Bank Museum will be officially opened tonight by Peter Hillary, on behalf of Sir Edmund Hillary, the only living New Zealander portrayed on New Zealand's bank notes.
Situated on the ground floor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand building in Wellington, the museum is the first of its kind, focussing on the New Zealand economy, the role of central banking, and the production of currency.
The museum is designed to inform people about the heritage of a unique New Zealand institution and how the economy works.
The past and present economy is brought to life, through the use of information panels and a range of interactive displays. For the first time ever people can see the Bank's valuable collection of historic notes and coins.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.00pm, except public holidays and on special occasions. |
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| 27 / 8 / 2006 |
| Same Numbered Banknote Sets |
I am informed that the Reserve Bank have decided to revert back to the old system of issuing the Matched Serial Number sets only when there is a signatory or design change, rather than annually as was the case from 1999 to 2003.
They will, though, issue one set soon with all Bollard signatures. Whether these sets will be 2004 or 2005 or 2006 remains to be seen.
This issue is not yet definite and we will hope to confirm it in due course.
These will presumably be made available through NZ Post (as the coin sets are)and they may have a time limit on how long they hold 'your' number for before offering it to the general public. |
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| 31 / 7 / 2006 |
| Bollard signature 2005 $5 |
Bollard signature 2005 $5 were first reported today by X-Tant.
40 more prefixes for some of us to acquire for our prefix collections!
Anybody got any spare for me/us?
There is an image in the forum below this item. |
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| 30 / 7 / 2006 |
| ANY THOUGHTS ON THE NEW COINS |
ANY THOUGHTS ON THE NEW COINS
Now that they are circulating in New Zealand? |
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| 26 / 7 / 2006 |
| NOBLE NUMISMATIC Auction 82 PRICES REALISED |
NOBLE NUMISMATIC Auction 82 PRICES REALISED are now online at
http://www.noble.net.au
There are some surprising results and I must admit I wish I had of bid as a couple of things I facied went cheaper than I would have expected.
NZ banknotes are in session 8 and start at lot 2299.
You can view them through the site or download a pdf file that will print out exactly how the catalogue looks, including relevant images.
It is well worth a look (and a download for that matter). |
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| 21 / 7 / 2006 |
| Information for RNSNZ members |
The Reserve Bank of NZ has just advised us that the bulk of the mintage of "circulating" 2004 5c and 2005 10, 20 and 50c coins has been consigned to be melted without even being issued for circulation.
The figures received from the Bank are as follows:
Date Denomination Number minted Total actually issued
2004 5c______________15,000,000______32,000
2005 10c______________2,000,000______16,000
2005 20c______________4,000,000_____178,000
2005 50c______________1,000,000_____503,800
These totals include the 5000 10, 20 and 50-cent coins that were issued in the "Smaller change" packs issued in July 2006, so the actual numbers available in circulation will be less than shown above.
These figures indicate that all four coins are much scarcer than the 1935 3d, for instance.
The writers have seen a few 2005-dated 50-cent pieces, and wonder whether more may actually have been issued than the above figures indicate, or whether the majority were issued in the Wellington region. A small number of 2005 20c coins has been seen, and none at all of the 2005 10c or 2004 5c as yet.
After 31 July, no more will be issued to circulation, and any coins returned to banks will be consigned to be melted, so now is the time to check your change and look for those rare dates, as they will be even rarer after August.
The Society would be interested to hear from members how many of the above dates they have managed to find, and in which parts of the country. Please write or e-mail to the address above (RNSNZ@yahoo.com) with details.
All replies will be treated as confidential and figures used for statistical purposes only.
Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand Inc. (Including the Wellington Coin Club) Revised 25-7-2006
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| 9 / 7 / 2006 |
| New Coinage |
On 31 July 2006 the current 50, 20, and 10 cent coins will be replaced with smaller and lighter coins, and the 5 cent coin will begin to be phased out. The coins will retain the same "heads" and "tails" designs but the 10 cent coin will be copper-coloured. The $1 and $2 coins will not change.
"It's 39 years to the day, on 10 July 1967, that New Zealanders said 'goodbye' to pounds, shillings and pence, and 'hello' to dollars and cents", said Reserve Bank Currency Manager, Brian Lang.
"In three weeks we will see another change to our coinage, with the introduction of smaller, lighter 10, 20 and 50 cent coins.
"The Bank has worked with a number of interest groups to ensure the changeover to the new coins goes as smoothly as possible. We have had on-going contact with banks, retailer groups, the vending machine industry, and schools.
"We have also worked closely with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind and the Association of Blind Citizens New Zealand, to ensure people who are blind or vision-impaired can tell the new, smaller coins apart. The new 20 cent piece has seven grooves around its edge, so is easily distinguishable from the new 10 and 50 cent pieces which have smooth edges."
Schools around the country have been sent information about the changes. A special website-based educational learning package for Year 1 to 8 students, featuring the new coins, has also been developed.
Following the introduction of the new coins, on 31 July 2006, there will be a transition period of three months during which existing and new coins can be used. From 1 November 2006 the current 50, 20 and 10 cent coins, and the 5 cent coin will no longer be legal tender, which means retailers do not have to accept them as payment for goods. However the Reserve Bank will always redeem these older coins.
As 31 July draws closer, the Reserve Bank is encouraging people to locate any 5, 10, 20 or 50 cent coins that they may have stored away and either use them or take them to their bank. For further information, see the Reserve Bank New Coins website - www.newcoins.govt.nz. The website contains comprehensive information about the coin changes, provides answers to commonly-asked questions, and resources that can be downloaded. |
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| 29 / 6 / 2006 |
| NOBLE NUMISMATIC Auction 82 |
NOBLE NUMISMATIC Auction 82 is now online at
http://www.noble.net.au/auctions/download.php
NZ banknotes are in session 8 and start at lot 2299.
You can view them through the site or download a pdf file that will print out exactly how the catalogue looks, including relevant images. It is well worth a look (and a download for that matter). Good luck if you bid! |
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