New Zealand 100 Dollars 2016 (AF16100208) Polymer UNC

100 Dollars 2016 (Front: Portrait of Rutherford of Nelson (1871 - 1937), known as the father of nuclear physics. Lord Rutherford was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1908 “for his investigations into the disintegration of the elements, and the chemistry of radioactive substances”. Overlaying the medallion is a graph plotting the results from Lord Rutherford’s investigations into naturally occurring radioactivity. The pattern used as a background on the $100 is called Whakaaro Kotahi from the Wharenui Kaakati at Whakatu Marae in Nelson. Whakaaro Kotahi is a representation of the unity and consensus of the six Iwi of Whakatu Marae in the Nelson area. Rutherford identified strongly with the Nelson area and when he accepted his peerage he took the title Lord Rutherford of Nelson. He always considered this part of New Zealand home. Back: Yellowhead or Mohua (Mohoua ochrocephala) also known as Bush Canary. Eglinton Valley, which is located within the Fiordland National Park on the Te Anau-Milford Sound highway. It is home to a red beech forest interior and the Yellowhead. Red Beech or Tawhairaunui (Fuscospora fusca). South Island lichen moth (Declana egregia), also known as the zebra moth. Security features: Consecutively running horizontal and vertical serial numbers on the obverse of the banknote. Ultraviolet-fluorescent hi-lite block with the denomination "100". Bird and fern window on optically variable magnetic ink (OVMI). Clear window with holographic elements: NZ outline, bird, denominations. Main colour: Red. Signatures: Graeme Wheeler (Governor, from 2012 to September 2017). Date of issue: April 2016. Material: Polymer substrate. Issuer: Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Printing method: Intaglio. Printer: Note Printing Australia) Polymer plastic (Serial # AF16100208) UNC

Dimensions: 155 x 74 mm

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Catalogue Number: P-195

Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (new, unused, mint)