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Find out how banknotes are made, what banknotes and coins are in circulation and learn how to spot a fake banknote or coin.
Learn about the 5 different banknotes currently in circulation and their imagery.
Learn about the features and design of the 5 coins in circulation — 10 cent, 20 cent, 50 cent, $1, $2 and the Māori carving on the 20 cent coin.
Explore the security features of New Zealand's banknotes. We use the $50 banknote as an example.
Learn about the life cycle of our banknotes, from how they are made, sorted and circulated to what happens when they are no longer fit for circulation.
Learn about the 6 stages of the life cycle of a coin, from its design to minting to it's retirement when it is no longer fit for use.
New Zealand banknotes are printed on polymer, which is a type of polypropylene plastic.