| The New Zealand dollar (currency code NZD)
is the currency of New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau,
and the Pitcairn Islands since 1967. It is normally abbreviated
with the dollar sign $, or alternatively NZ$ to distinguish
it from other dollar-denominated currencies. It is often informally
known as the "Kiwi (dollar)" and is divided into 100
cents.
The New Zealand dollar replaced the New Zealand pound, when
the country decimalised its currency. On 2006-07-31, the Reserve
Bank of New Zealand introduced new coinage, which effectively
is the end of the 5 cent coin.
The mohua, a bird found in certain areas of the
South Island.
A New Zealand $100 polymer banknote, replacement of the old
paper notes. The beige-coloured oval and fern are actually
transparent panels.
An old paper $100 note here for comparative purposes only.
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