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100 Kina - Elizabeth II Sir Julius Chan
| Issuer | Bank of Papua New Guinea |
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| Year | 1981 |
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| Currency | Kina (1975-date) |
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| Reverse description | A Bird of Paradise in flight is depicted with wings fully spread, facing right, occupying the upper portion of the field. Five stars representing the Southern Cross constellation are arranged to the left of the central design. The denomination K100 is inscribed in large characters in the lower field. A small legend reading 900/1000 FINE GOLD appears along the lower periphery. The design is enclosed within a beaded inner border. |
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| Reverse lettering | K 100 900/1000 FINE GOLD |
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Issued to mark Sir Julius Chan's first term as Prime Minister, this piece was authorized during a period when Papua New Guinea was aggressively using commemorative gold coinage as both a revenue instrument and a diplomatic statement — the country had only achieved independence in 1975. Chan, who had served as Finance Minister before becoming PM, was directly involved in shaping the nation's early monetary policy, making his appearance on a Bank of Papua New Guinea issue something more than ceremonial.