An Explorer’s Tribute: The "Hillary" Five Dollar Note Own a pristine piece of Kiwi history with this Series 5 New Zealand Five Dollar banknote. This issue was groundbreaking as it was the first to feature a living person (other than the Monarch) on New Zealand currency. In Uncirculated (UNC) condition, this note is a "top-pop" collector’s item, featuring original bank-fresh crispness and vivid orange, tan, and multicolored hues.

Design Features:

• Obverse: Features the rugged portrait of Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. Beside him is Mount Cook (Aoraki), New Zealand's highest peak, and a Ferguson TE20 tractor—the same model Hillary used to reach the South Pole.

• Reverse: Showcases New Zealand’s unique sub-antarctic wildlife, featuring the Hoiho (Yellow-eyed Penguin). The background includes native flora such as the Campbell Island Daisy and Bulbinella rossii (Ross Lily).

• Security: Includes a watermark of HM Queen Elizabeth II and intricate "tukutuku" Māori weaving patterns in the background.

• Printer: Produced by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited.

The Collector’s Choice: While the later polymer versions of this note are common, these original paper-series notes in true UNC condition are becoming increasingly rare. They represent the peak of intaglio paper printing for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

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