Neal Fleming
Neal Fleming | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Banker |
| Years active | 1934–1967 |
| Known for | Signature on inaugural New Zealand Dollar banknotes |
Neal Fleming is primarily recognized for being the signatory on the inaugural series of New Zealand Dollar banknotes.[1]
Career
In 1934, Fleming became one of the pioneering staff members at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.[1]
He was appointed as the third chief cashier of the Reserve Bank in 1953, a role he fulfilled for 11 years. During this era, similar to the Chief Cashier of the Bank of England,[2] New Zealand's banknotes featured the signature of the chief cashier.[1] As a result, all banknotes issued from 1956 until 1967 carry Fleming’s autograph.[1]
Additionally, Fleming served on the Decimal Currency Board, which managed New Zealand’s currency conversion from the New Zealand Pound to a decimal system.[1]
The decimal currency was officially introduced on 10 July 1967, replacing the pound with the New Zealand dollar. On this date, new decimal banknotes in denominations of $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, and $100 were launched.[3][4]
Fleming’s signature is present on these first decimal banknotes, symbolizing a key advancement in New Zealand’s monetary history.[1]
Roles
- Began employment at Reserve Bank of New Zealand in 1934
- Served as Chief Cashier at Reserve Bank of New Zealand from 1956 to 1967
- Participated as a member of the Decimal Currency Board in the mid-1960s
References
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