(1992) 1995 New Zealand $5 Banknote – Sir Edmund Hillary & Campbell Island | Rare Paper Currency
Own a piece of New Zealand’s heritage with this 1992–1995 $5 banknote (P-177b), issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and printed by De La Rue. Featuring Sir Edmund Hillary, the legendary mountaineer, this note also showcases Aoraki/Mount Cook, a yellow-eyed penguin (Hoiho), and flora from Campbell Island. Part of the last paper series before the switch to polymer in 1999, it remains a sought-after collectible.
Key Details
• Pick Number: P-177b • Denomination: $5 NZD • Dimensions: 135 × 66 mm • Material: Paper • Watermark: Queen Elizabeth II • Obverse: Portrait of Sir Edmund Hillary, Aoraki/Mount Cook • Reverse: Yellow-eyed penguin, Campbell Island landscape • Signature: Donald Thomas Brash (Governor, Reserve Bank of New Zealand)
Why Collect This Note?
✔️ Mountaineering Legacy – Honors Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic Everest ascent ✔️ Pre-Polymer Era – A classic paper note before the transition to polymer ✔️ 1992–1995 Birth Year Gift – A meaningful keepsake from a historic period ✔️ Circulated Character – A tangible piece of modern New Zealand currency history
Perfect for
Collectors of New Zealand banknotes, wildlife enthusiasts, and those seeking a unique gift from the 1990s.
