$
NZD
New Zealand dollar
Official bank or department

Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Countries
New Zealand
Languages
English
Contact information

Reserve Bank of New Zealand
2 The Terrace
PO Box 2498
Wellington 6140
New Zealand

Telephone: +64 4 472 2029
Fax: +64 4 473 8554
Email: rbnz-info@rbnz.govt.nz

General information about the reproduction of banknotes

Under Section 25 of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 1989, the Reserve Bank is the sole authority permitted to issue currency for New Zealand. Section 29 sets out the penalties for making or issuing any bank note or coin other than a banknote or coin issued under this Act. The penalties include: (a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000; (b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $300,000.

See Issuing or reproducing New Zealand currency for more information.

Reproduction in printed media

See General Information

Reproduction in electronic media

Same General Information