50 Dollars
Belize · Central Bank of Belize
The NZD 5 note features Sir Edmund Hillary, the mountaineer who in 1953 became the first to summit Everest with Tenzing Norgay. The polymer banknote measures 135×66 mm and displays Mount Cook (Aoraki) alongside Hillary's portrait on the front; the back showcases the yellow-eyed penguin (hoiho) with Campbell Island daisy and Ross lily. Part of the 'Brighter Money' series, it incorporates transparent windows with puzzle-pattern security details and tactile raised ink for accessibility. The 2023-dated variant continues the current series with consistent security standards and updated serial numbering.
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ReasonHonors Sir Edmund Hillary, who became the first to summit Mount Everest in 1953.
DesignFront shows Hillary with Mount Cook (Aoraki); back features the endangered yellow-eyed penguin and native flora in bright greens and blues.
Security featuresTransparent window with interlocking puzzle pieces forming number 5, raised tactile ink, and watermark visible when held to light.
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