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Museum

Te Kete Hītori

Our online museum explores the history of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua. See how our bank notes and coins have changed and learn how our mahi connects to New Zealand’s wider economic and banking history. The museum in Wellington is currently closed to the general public. Schools can visit by appointment.

Discover the history of our banknotes and coins

Featured exhibit

This timeline explores how our banknotes and coins have evolved from the early 1800s to today.

Launch the timeline

Discover the history of our banknotes and coins

Explore our history and collection

MONIAC

Exhibit

Learn about the MONIAC, a mechanical economic computer created in the 1940s by economist Bill Phillips.

Armistice coin

Exhibit

We issued a coin in 2018 to commemorate the signing of the Armistice at the end of World War I.

Banknote signatories

Timeline

See a timeline of the Governors and Chief Cashiers who signed our banknotes.

ANZAC coin

Exhibit

The ANZAC commemorative coin was issued in 2016 to mark the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli.

Our Governors

timeline

Read about the past and present Governors of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

Our coat of arms

Exhibit

Learn about our coat of arms that represents our role as guardians of New Zealand’s financial system.

About the museum

The museum in Wellington is currently closed to the general public. Schools can still visit the museum by appointment.

School visits

The museum is open for school visits by appointment. Find out about what your students will see and how to make a booking.

Museum highlights

Explore the history of the museum and see some highlights from the museum collection.