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Among New Zealand's historic coins and banknotes, a small number stand out for their rarity, historical significance and enduring collector demand.
If you have discovered an item featured in this guide, contact Aventine Coins & Bullion for a preliminary appraisal and to discuss options for an outright sale, specialist brokerage or auction consignment.
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1879 New Zealand Penny
Despite being one of the most controversial New Zealand numismatic items, the 1879 Penny remains sought after, typically fetching thousands of dollars, and dates to 61 years before the first Royal Mint pennies in 1940 under King George VI.
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Early New Zealand Trading Banknotes & £100 Notes
Before the establishment of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in 1934, New Zealand's "Trading Banks" issued their own banknotes. The highest denomination in circulation at that time was 100 Pounds. Although these notes have many different denominations and designs, they were all issued in different regions of New Zealand and have a date before 1934 on them.
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1934 Lefeaux Kiwi Banknote Series
The first Reserve Bank of New Zealand banknote series depicts Chief Tāwhiao, the second Māori King, along with a kiwi and Mitre Peak. The most valuable note in the series is the Lefeaux 50 Pound / Fifty Pounds.
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1935 Waitangi Crown
The 1935 New Zealand Crown commemorates the Treaty of Waitangi on 6th February 1840. It remains one of the most valuable NZ coins ever made.
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New Zealand £50 Banknotes
The £50 note was the highest denomination issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand during the pre-decimal era. It is equivalent in face value and colour scheme to our modern-day One Hundred Dollars.
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New Zealand 0/K Prefix £1 Banknote
Although the 0/K Prefix Combination ( 0 Number and K Letter ) One Pound note may appear ordinary at first glance, it is among the most valuable NZ banknotes, with just over a dozen examples in existence.
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New Zealand Star Replacement Banknotes
Banknotes with a star symbol ( * ) next to their serial number, known as star replacement notes, are made to replace damaged or incorrectly printed notes. Some star replacement notes are extremely valuable, worth tens of thousands of dollars in value - get yours checked out by us if you have one.
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Queen Elizabeth II Facing Left $100 Banknotes
Though relatively modern, these $100 bills featuring Queen Elizabeth II facing left in unused condition have risen significantly in value in recent years.
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1935 New Zealand Threepence
The key date of the New Zealand threepence. The New Zealand Treasury issued far fewer of them than in other years.
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1967 New Zealand–Bahamas Mule
Due to a minting error, these coins feature the obverse side of a Bahamas Island 5 Cent coin and the reverse side of a New Zealand 2 Cent coin.
