The banknote is getting a makeover for the first time in 15 years, and although the same well-known faces will remain, security features have been beefed up.
Today the Reserve Bank announced it will be releasing new designs of New Zealand bank notes, which will come into circulation from October next year.
The last banknote upgrade was in 1999. While the new designs will feature all the same well-known faces, including Sir Edmund Hillary and Kate Sheppard, the new designs and colours will be more vibrant.
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The text of the number value of each note will be much bolder and brighter.