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50 Dollars, Reserve Bank of New Zealand, New Zealand, 1992 (Pick 180)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1992

Issuing entity

New Zealand

This 50 Dollars note was issued in New Zealand by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, dated 1992. It belongs to the Dollar (1967-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Elizabeth II (1952-2022). It measures 150 × 72 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 180.

Obverse: Purple, violet and deep-blue on multicolor underprint. Sir Apirana Ngata at right; Maori meeting house at left. Segmented security strip. Its lettering reads “RESERVE BANK OF / NEW ZEALAND / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR / FIFTY / DOLLARS / SIR APIRANA NGATA”. Reverse: Purple, violet and deep-blue on multicolor underprint. Kokako infront of Pureora Forest Park, sky blue mushroom at right. Its lettering reads “RESERVE BANK OF / NEW ZEALAND / FIFTY / DOLLARS”.

The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Queen Elizabeth II. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Physical characteristics

Size
150 × 72 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Queen Elizabeth II

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
Dollar (1967-date)
Issuing bank
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Design

Obverse
Purple, violet and deep-blue on multicolor underprint. Sir Apirana Ngata at right; Maori meeting house at left. Segmented security strip.
Reverse
Purple, violet and deep-blue on multicolor underprint. Kokako infront of Pureora Forest Park, sky blue mushroom at right.
Obverse lettering
RESERVE BANK OF / NEW ZEALAND / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR / FIFTY / DOLLARS / SIR APIRANA NGATA
Reverse lettering
RESERVE BANK OF / NEW ZEALAND / FIFTY / DOLLARS

Identification

Value
50 Dollars
Dates recorded
1992
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 180

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P180
  • NumistaN# 210539

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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