{"product_id":"1989-reserve-bank-of-new-zealand-1-one-nzd-dollar-banknote-serial-no-amw-697621-p-169c","title":"1989 Reserve Bank of New Zealand - $1 (One) NZD Dollar Banknote Serial No. AMW 697621 P-169c","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1989 New Zealand 1 Dollar Banknote – P‑169c\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Late‑Issue Paper Dollar Featuring Queen Elizabeth II \u0026amp; the Fantail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1989 New Zealand 1 Dollar banknote (Pick 169c)\u003c\/strong\u003e represents one of the final printings of New Zealand’s paper $1 denomination before it was replaced by a coin in 1991. Part of the \u003cstrong\u003eFourth Series\u003c\/strong\u003e (1975–1991), this note features the mature 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe P‑169c subtype is defined by its \u003cstrong\u003esignature combination\u003c\/strong\u003e and belongs to the late‑1980s print run, making it a popular and affordable type note for collectors of modern New Zealand currency.\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\u003eYear of Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e ND 1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eP‑169c\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fourth Series (1975–1991)\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 Late‑series signature pairing (defining 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\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 mature 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\u003edark brown\u003c\/strong\u003e with a multicolour underprint for added security.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean, modern layout typical of New Zealand’s 1980s banknote design.\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\u003efantail\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of New Zealand’s most iconic native birds.\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\u003eStrong natural history theme consistent across the Fourth Series.\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 multiple 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\u003eBy 1989, the $1 paper note was nearing the end of its circulation life. 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