Postal orders of New Zealand explained
Postal orders were issued in New Zealand from 1886 until 1986.[1] [2]
New Zealand postal notes
The first postal notes were issued in 1886.[3] Some of them are known overprinted "SPECIMEN", in 1890.[4] It has been confirmed that the last day of issue was 31 July 1986.[5]
New Zealand-issued British postal orders
It is not yet known when these were first issued. The majority of them were overprinted. They ceased to be issued during 1987[5] due to the announcement by Mr. (now Sir) Roger Douglas that foreign exchange controls were being abolished.
The 5 shilling denomination was not commonly overprinted.
Any extant examples are very sought after by collectors.
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Harwood, J. New Zealand Postal Notes 1886—1986: A Priced Catalogue Including Notes on British Postal Orders Issued in New Zealand. 1st edn. Sarasota: Jack Harwood, 2010. 130 pp.
- Elsmore, D. Revenue Review. Stamp News Australasia, 2010, Vol. 57, No. 3, p. 37.
- Web site: New Zealand Postal Notes 1886-1986 . Bromley and Beckenham Philatelic Society . Beckenham.net Leisure . May 2011 . 2011-06-06 .
- Web site: 98/2/73 Postal note specimens (79), paper, Great Britain/ Australian Colonies/ New Zealand, [1890] ]. Powerhouse Museum . 7 June 2011 . Powerhouse Museum, Australia.
- Harwood, J. in: Postal Order News, 1987, No. 7, P. 12—15.
