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About New Zealand currency
Find out about the history of New Zealand currency and what coins are in circulation today.
A brief history of New Zealand currency
The use of coins in New Zealand dates back to the early 1800s.
New Zealand currency today
New Zealand coin currency today consists of five decimal coins that represent different aspects of our culture and heritage.