New Zealand 10 Shillings

Banknote

DPR Collections

Name/Title

New Zealand 10 Shillings

Use

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand issued New Zealand Pound banknotes in 6 different denominations, including this 10 Shillings banknote New Zealand (James Cook). They are part of the New Zealand Pound banknotes series. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand started issuing these 0.5 New Zealand Pound banknotes in 1940. They were withdrawn from circulation in 1967. This pre-decimal ten shillings banknote has the image of Captain James Cook FRS RN. The 10/- note contains the words ‘The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’.

Made/Created

Bureau

Thomas de la Rue and Company

Date made

1940 - 1955

Banknote Details

Banknote Type

Standard Banknote

Currency

New Zealand Pound (historic)

Denomination

Ten shillings

Issuing Authority

Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Production Dates

1940 - 1967

Serial Number

071744

Obverse

Description

James Cook at right, New Zealand coat of arms in center

Transcription

THE RESERVE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND PROMISES TO PAY ON DEMAND IN WELLINGTON THE SUM OF TEN SHILLINGS

Reverse

Description

Illustration of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, in 1840 and a kiwi bird to the left

Transcription

THE RESERVE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND TEN SHILLINGS

Security Features

Type

Watermark

Notes

Watermark of a Maori chief

Grading

Grade

25 - Very Fine

Grader

Dan Rael

Date

May 8, 2021

Inscription/Signature/Marks

T.P. Hanna, Chief Cashier

Dimensions

Width

78 mm

Length

140 mm

Composition

Material

Paper