{"product_id":"1977-reserve-bank-of-new-zealand-1-one-nzd-dollar-banknote-serial-no-l29-757216-p-163d","title":"1977 Reserve Bank of New Zealand - $1 (One) NZD Dollar Banknote Serial No. L29 757216 P-163d","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1977 New Zealand 1 Dollar Banknote – P‑163d\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Classic Mid‑Decimal Issue Featuring Queen Elizabeth II \u0026amp; the Fantail The \u003cstrong\u003e1977 New Zealand 1 Dollar banknote (Pick 163d)\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of the country’s \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Decimal Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued between \u003cstrong\u003e1977 and 1981\u003c\/strong\u003e. This series continued the original 1967 decimal designs but introduced updated signatures and technical refinements. The P‑163d subtype is defined by the \u003cstrong\u003eH. R. Hardie signature\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirmed in the search results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis note features the youthful portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eQueen Elizabeth II\u003c\/strong\u003e and celebrates New Zealand’s natural heritage with the \u003cstrong\u003efantail (pīwakawaka)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the reverse. It is one of the most recognisable and widely collected early decimal notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\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 1977–1981\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eP‑163d\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 H. 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Hardie (defining the “d” 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\u003cdiv\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\u003eClean, formal layout typical of New Zealand’s early decimal design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse – Fantail (Pīwakawaka) \u0026amp; Native Flora\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepicts the \u003cstrong\u003efantail\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 native plants, consistent with the series’ natural history theme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirmed in search results as the central reverse motif.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg-strong pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5\"\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‑163d issue represents the mid‑period of New Zealand’s early decimal currency. By 1977, the original 1967 designs had become familiar nationwide, and updated signatures created new catalogue subtypes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis note circulated widely throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s and remains one of the most recognisable New Zealand banknotes of the era. 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‑163d Note?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Early Decimal Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e A key type from New Zealand’s first decades 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 163d.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttractive Artwork:\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":56430990590329,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/7168\/3705\/files\/20251231_124243.jpg?v=1767193687","url":"https:\/\/notescounter.co.uk\/products\/1977-reserve-bank-of-new-zealand-1-one-nzd-dollar-banknote-serial-no-l29-757216-p-163d","provider":"notescounter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}