Post by Imbannedeverywhere on Aug 31, 2015 23:39:10 GMT
"The polymer notes are striking in their design and innovative in their security with the transparent holographic window and colour-changing bird a world first," Governor Graeme Wheeler said.
The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister John Key, who said it was a day for "sparkly new things" as only an hour later the final four possible new flag designs would be released.
Key hinted he wanted a free sample, saying he spent much of his time travelling the country opening new things, and it was customary for him to be given a gift.
"If I go to a winery, it's a bottle of wine or whatever. I don't know if it fits completely within the rules if I take a bag full of money when I leave but if you feel the need I'll chuck it in my [entry to the] pecuniary interest [register] and we'll see how well it gets reported later on."
The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister John Key, who said it was a day for "sparkly new things" as only an hour later the final four possible new flag designs would be released.
Key hinted he wanted a free sample, saying he spent much of his time travelling the country opening new things, and it was customary for him to be given a gift.
"If I go to a winery, it's a bottle of wine or whatever. I don't know if it fits completely within the rules if I take a bag full of money when I leave but if you feel the need I'll chuck it in my [entry to the] pecuniary interest [register] and we'll see how well it gets reported later on."
www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/71624634/new-harder-to-copy-bank-notes-to-hit-circulation-from-midoctober
Seems a liitle odd to spend so much money on a non problem.... remind me... how much counterfeit currency do we get in NZ?
