1981-1985 New Zealand Ten Dollar Star Note

This is a 1981–1985 New Zealand Ten Dollar star note with a NA* star prefix and the H.R. Hardie Type II signature, a specialist replacement note produced to replace faulty or misprinted examples during production. Star notes are sought after by collectors for their rarity and interest within modern banknote issues.

The obverse features the updated Type II portrait of the Queen used during H.R. Hardie’s tenure as Chief Cashier, together with denomination numerals and security features characteristic of the period.

• Country: New Zealand
• Year: 1981–1985
• Denomination: Ten Dollars
• Composition: Cotton-based banknote paper
• Grade: gFine

Grade gFine indicates a banknote with clear overall design and readable features but showing moderate handling, small folds or creases, and some signs of circulation consistent with a well-used collectible example.