New Zealand Dollar
NZD
The money
Introduced in 1840, the New Zealand Pound was the first official currency of New Zealand. Until that point, both British and Australian coins circulated in New Zealand, and continued to do so until 1897. The Pound banknotes were produced by the six different trading banks until 1924, when a single uniform design was implemented. A decade later, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand was established.
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar
- Code
- NZD
- Symbol
- $
- One Australian dollar
- 1.1977 NZD
Bank notes
- $5
- $10
- $20
- $50
- $100
Coins
- 10 cents
- 20 cents
- 50 cents
- $1
- $2
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in New Zealand
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | Dollar | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 90 | A$75.14 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 3.5 | A$2.92 |
| Bottle of water | 2.7 | A$2.25 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 1.1977 NZD, our online rate as at 24 Sep 2026, 16:56. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
How much to take
Set the trip and the calculator prices it in NZD, using the same rate as the figures above.