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Banknotes and coins resources
We have a range of resources to explain New Zealand banknotes and coins including fact sheets, posters, videos and imagery.
Image resources
How you may use images of currency
Banknote images available on Facebook
Series 7 banknotes
This information covers the security features of Series 7 banknotes.
New banknotes handling guide (PDF 8.5 MB)
New banknotes security features (PDF 8 MB)
Explore the details of the new banknotes (PDF 2MB)
Take a closer look: Feel - look - tilt (PDF 3.5 MB)
Check Series 7 banknotes (PDF 3.5 MB)
Banknote designs – information on the images included in the Series 7 banknotes (PDF 2.6 MB)
Dealing with a suspicious banknote (PDF 320 KB)
Series 6 banknotes
This information covers the security features of Series 6 banknotes.
Check Series 6 banknotes (PDF 1 MB)
Compare Series 6 and Series 7 banknotes (PDF 4.5 MB)
Resources for Brighter Money banknote upgrade
Bulletin article: Designing New Zealand's new banknote series (PDF 3.2 MB)
Timeline of New Zealand banknotes
Download the timeline of New Zealand banknotes poster (PDF 3 MB)
Anzac circulating commemorative coin
Information and specifications on the Anzac circulating commemorative coin (PDF 256 KB)
Proactive releases
Cabinet Paper: Prohibition on the importation of certain coin or banknotes (PDF 349KB)
Cabinet Minute: Prohibition on the importation of certain coin or banknotes (PDF 421KB)
The ongoing vigilance of the retail and banking industry plays an important role in helping protect New Zealand's currency.