Early banknotes: Russell from Paihia, Wai Keri River, circa 1843. Reference E-216-f-031, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand.

Traders tokens: Lambton Quay, Wellington, 1860s. Reference PA2-2589, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand.

British coins: View of the Kaiti Freezing Works and Kaiti Hill, Gisborne, 1910. Reference 1/2-001109-G, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand.

Notes issued by private banks: The Old Mill, Cambridge, circa 1920s. Reference 1/2-000810-G, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand.

First national coins: View showing the intersection of Stout and Featherston Streets, Wellington, 1935. Reference AColl-6304-08, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand.

First Reserve Bank banknotes: Dunedin city, looking along lower Stuart Street, 1920s. Reference 1/2-046491-G, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand.

Series 2 banknotes: Queen Street, Auckland city, 1949. Reference PAColl-7171-06, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand.

Introducing decimal currency: Supermarket check-out staff at Wardell's, Lower Hutt, 1968. Reference EP/1968/3606/15a-F, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand.

Series 3 banknotes: Elevated view of Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 1960s. Reference GG-11-0823, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand.

Series 4 banknotes: Picton ferry terminal with an inter-island ferry coming into berth, 1980. Reference: AAQT 6539 W3537 6 / R10241, Archives New Zealand.

New coins introduced: Napier Bluff Hill looking south over the Hawkes Bay.

Series 5 banknotes: Aerial view of Cooks Beach, Coromandel Peninsula. 1981. Reference WA-75794-F, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand.

Series 6 banknotes: Night time view of the Auckland skyline.

Today's coins: Otira Viaduct, Arthurs Pass.

Series 7 banknotes: Reserve Bank of New Zealand building, Wellington, 2024.

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