{"product_id":"1975-reserve-bank-of-new-zealand-1-one-nzd-dollar-banknote-serial-no-k07-806029-p-163c","title":"1975 Reserve Bank of New Zealand - $1 (One) NZD Dollar Banknote Serial No. K07 806029 P-163c","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1975 New Zealand 1 Dollar Banknote – P‑163c\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Classic Early Decimal Note Featuring Queen Elizabeth II \u0026amp; the Fantail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1975 New Zealand 1 Dollar banknote (Pick 163c)\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of the country’s \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Decimal Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued between \u003cstrong\u003e1975 and 1977\u003c\/strong\u003e. This series continued the original 1967 decimal designs but introduced updated signatures and refined printing quality. The P‑163c variety is one of the most collected types from this era, combining royal portraiture with native wildlife in a distinctly New Zealand style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eListings for this note appear widely across collector markets, with examples in VF to UNC regularly offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Catalogue Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reserve Bank of New Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Dollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears of Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e ND 1975–1977\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eP‑163c\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas De La Rue \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper, intaglio + multicolour lithographic underprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 140 × 70 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatermark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captain James Cook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e R. L. Knight (Chief Cashier) – defining feature of the “c” subtype\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal portraiture + native wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis subtype is confirmed in multiple listings as the 1975–77 issue with Knight’s signature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse – Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures the youthful portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eQueen Elizabeth II\u003c\/strong\u003e, wearing the Queen Alexandra Kokoshnik tiara.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted in \u003cstrong\u003ebrown\u003c\/strong\u003e with a multicolour underprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral denomination panel and Reserve Bank text in clean, formal typography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic design carried over from the first decimal series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse – Fantail (Pīwakawaka) \u0026amp; Clematis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepicts the \u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand fantail\u003c\/strong\u003e, a lively native bird known for its distinctive fanned tail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccompanied by \u003cstrong\u003eClematis paniculata\u003c\/strong\u003e, a native flowering vine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe natural history theme became a hallmark of New Zealand’s early decimal notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatermark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptain James Cook\u003c\/strong\u003e, visible when held to the light — a long‑standing watermark used across several denominations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe P‑163 series was introduced after the success of New Zealand’s 1967 decimalisation. By 1975, updated signatures and minor technical refinements created new catalogue subtypes, including \u003cstrong\u003eP‑163c\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis note circulated widely throughout the mid‑1970s and remains one of the most recognisable early decimal designs. It was eventually replaced by the redesigned Fourth Series in 1981 and later withdrawn entirely when the $1 coin was introduced in 1991.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Collect the P‑163c Note?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Decimal Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e A key type from New Zealand’s first decade of decimal currency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Catalogue Identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clearly referenced as Pick 163c.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttractive Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines a royal portrait with native wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAffordable \u0026amp; Popular:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common enough for beginners, desirable enough for advanced collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent Market Demand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regularly traded across global numismatic platforms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"notescounter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56430855225721,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/7168\/3705\/files\/20251231_124215.jpg?v=1767193068","url":"https:\/\/notescounter.co.uk\/products\/1975-reserve-bank-of-new-zealand-1-one-nzd-dollar-banknote-serial-no-k07-806029-p-163c","provider":"notescounter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}