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Banknotes

Banknotes in circulation

Learn about the 5 different banknotes currently in circulation and their imagery.

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Current banknotes

New Zealand has 2 types of banknotes in circulation — the Series 7 and the Series 6. There are 5 denominations (values) of notes in circulation: $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100.

Front of $5 banknote

$5 banknote

The $5 banknote features Sir Edmund Hillary on the front and the yellow eyed-penguin (hoiho) on the back.
Front of $10 banknote

$10 banknote

The $10 banknote features Kate Sheppard on the front and the blue duck (whio) on the back.
Front of $20 banknote

$20 banknote

The $20 banknote features Queen Elizabeth II on the front and the New Zealand falcon (kārearea) on the back.
Front of $50 banknote

$50 banknote

The $50 banknote features Sir Apirana Ngata on the front and the kōkako (blue wattled crow) on the back.
Front of $100 banknote

$100 banknote

The $100 banknote features Lord Rutherford of Nelson on the front and the yellowhead (mōhua) on the back.
Images of $100, $5 and $10 banknotes on a purple background

Explore banknote features

Learn about the design features of New Zealand's Series 7 banknotes.

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Banknote Series 7 serial numbers

This table provides the ranges of serial numbers used for Series 7 banknotes.
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Banknote Series 6 serial numbers

This table provides the ranges of serial numbers used for Series 6 banknotes.