| 9 / 6 / 2006 |
| New Zealand Banknotes in Nobles July Auction |
I have been told that some nice NZ banknotes will be in Noble Numismatics July auction in Melbourne. Images of some are now in the forum section below. See forum titled "Last issued £1 and 10 shillings"
More information will be added as it comes to hand. Eventually the whole catalogue will be online and a link to it will be inserted. |
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| 2 / 4 / 2006 |
| NEW COINS PRESS RELEASE |
The website ( www.newcoins.govt.nz ) is dedicated to explaining the forthcoming changes to New Zealand's silver-coloured coins.
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 designs but the 10 cent coin will be copper-coloured. The $1 and $2 coins will not change.
Brian Lang Reserve Bank Currency Manager says the new website contains comprehensive information about the coin changes, provides answers to commonly-asked questions, and enables resources to be downloaded.
"As the website says, our smaller, lighter coins really will be a 'change for the better' - they will take up less room and be easier to handle. However, individuals and businesses may have a number of questions about the changes. The website acts as a one-stop-shop for anyone wanting further information."
There will be a transition period of three months, from 31 July 2006 to 31 October 2006. During this period the existing and the new coins can be used. From 1 November 2006 the current 50, 20 and 10 cent coins, including the 5 cent coin will no longer be legal tender, which means that retailers do not have to accept them for payment of goods. The Reserve Bank will always redeem the existing 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 take them to their bank.
"By locating these coins now and taking them to your bank, you'll be beating the rush, and saving yourself a job later in the year", Brian Lang said. |
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| 21 / 3 / 2006 |
| The NEW 2006 Premier Catalogue |
The NEW 2006 Premier Catalogue of New Zealand Coins and Banknotes has just been released (22-3-06). A must for any collector of NZ numismatics.
Available in NZ for NZ$14.95 and currently is being offered on TradeMe by it's editor Howard Mitchell.
An image of the cover can be seen if you click on the "more news" link to the right of this text. |
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| 28 / 2 / 2006 |
| Nobles Auction |
LOTS OF NEW ZEALAND notes in Nobles current auction, due 23 March. There press release says:
Our Sale 81 catalogue is now available to view online. This auction will be the first to feature high-resolution enlargements of all illustrated lots. We hope this will be of benefit to all users, particularly those who cannot attend the pre-sale viewing.
Direct link to the catalogue (including PDF format) is:www.noble.com.au/auctions/download.php
Viewing for this sale will be held 15th-17th and 20th-21st March at our Sydney viewing rooms (Ground Floor, 169 Macquarie Street, Sydney). There is some really good stuff to drool over. Also lots of NZ tokens for those inclined to them. |
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| 19 / 2 / 2006 |
| THE NEW COINAGE IN NEW ZEALAND |
New Zealand's new coins introduced on 31 July 2006
The Reserve Bank announced today that New Zealand's new 50, 20 and 10 cent coins will be introduced on 31 July 2006.
The new coins will be smaller and lighter than the existing coins. The coins will retain the same designs, and the 10 cent coin will be copper-coloured. The $1 and $2 coins will not change.
"There will be a transition period of three months, from 31 July 2006 to 31 October 2006; during which time both old and new coins can be used. From 1 November 2006 you will not be able to use the old coins, including the 5 cent coin, but you will always be able to redeem them at the Reserve Bank," commented Brian Lang, Reserve Bank Currency Manager.
The Reserve Bank has been working closely with banks, security companies, vending machine suppliers, retailers and community groups over the last year to ensure a smooth transition to the new coins.
Brian Lang said these are important changes that will affect everyone in New Zealand. They will bring major benefits to all New Zealanders, especially businesses involved in handling coins.
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| 14 / 2 / 2006 |
| Check them out |
| I have just uploaded some new images to the banknote Galleries of the New PNG 100 Kina Polymer banknote. A Cook Islands Replacement note (Rare!) and the new Bulgarian Paper/Polymer hybrid note. Check them out. |
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| 21 / 1 / 2006 |
| Ed Hillary's Autograph |
| Collectors who have an interest in obtaining $5 banknotes with Ed Hillary's autograph should look at wwww.trademe.co.nz as there are a few auctions up (by a charity) of these autographed notes. Ther eis even a photo of Ed signing the actual notes on auction, so you know they are real. Good luck and happy collecting! |
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| 5 / 1 / 2006 |
| GOOD & BAD NEWS FOR COLLECTORS |
The Xmas rush of new issues has been further enhanced with the Reserve Bank not only issuing the new 2004 (04) Bollard $10 just prior to Xmas but now (Jan 5th) they have started issuing the 2005 (05) Bollard $10 as well.
Some would also have noticed that the 2002 (02) Brash $10 has also been appearing in uncirculated recently after being very scarce overall.
For those of us that collect the polymer series by prefix this means we now have 80 new prefixes to chase and 40 slightly older ones..
Any members who come across perfect uncirculated examples please contact me if I can buy some of them from you for my collection. All other denominations considered as well.
Other members would also be interested in hearing about them as well.
Happy New Year! |
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| 24 / 12 / 2005 |
| EARLY XMAS PRESENT FOR COLLECTORS |
Jeff reported today (24 Dec 2005) that he found a BOLLARD 2004 $10 in circulation, so we can all start looking for uncirculated examples to add to our collections.
Image in the forum section. Please report all prefixes and high and low serial numbers that you find. Add any comments to the NEW forum about this issue. MERRY XMAS! |
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