Category Archives: New Zealand

Commonwealth Banks Begin to Address Currency Change in Wake of Queen’s Death

HM Queen Elizabeth II By Bank of England ….. The Bank of England’s staff wish to express their heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family, following news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Governor Andrew Bailey said: “It was with profound sadness that I learned of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. […]

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PCGS Certifies Rare 1933 New Zealand Pattern Coin

New Zealand Pattern Coin By Jay Turner for PCGS …… There is something quite magical in viewing a pattern coin. A concept for a coin that is so familiar, yet sometimes shockingly different, is an incredible sight to behold. Such is the case for a wonderful New Zealand pattern coin recently graded by PCGS. Before […]

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New Zealand Salutes Space Pioneers

Reverse of silver New Zealand proof dollar celebrating pioneers of space. (Image courtesy New Zealand Post)
This year numerous countries have commemorated the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing in coin.
Down-under New Zealand has chosen to issue a colored silver proof dollar celebrating Kiwis’ place among space pioneers

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New Zealand Issues “Mickey Through the Ages – Brave Little Tailor” Gold and Silver Coins

The New Zealand Mint is continuing its “Mickey Through the Ages” series with new gold and silver coins featuring the 1938 Mickey Mouse cartoon, “Brave Little Tailor.” The film was based on Grimm’s fairy tale of the same name and went on to be nominated for an Academy Award

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New Zealand Features Honey Bee on World’s First Silver Hexagonal Coin with Resin Inclusion

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has unveiled (August 1) a new coin paying homage to the humble honey bee, or Apis mellifera. The honey bee is an integral part of our lives, providing honey while pollinating flowers and plants that provide the human race with needed sustenance

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