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5 Kina - Elizabeth II 100 Years of Coins in Papua New Guinea
| Issuer | Bank of Papua New Guinea |
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| Year | 1994 |
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| Weight | 27.78 g |
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| Obverse description | The central field features the coat of arms of Papua New Guinea, depicting a Raggiana Bird of Paradise displayed above a traditional kundu drum, all enclosed within an open laurel wreath tied at the base with a ribbon. The upper legend reads PAPUA NEW GUINEA in a curved arc, with the denomination 5 Kina inscribed in the lower central field. The commemorative dates 1894 and 1994 appear in the exergue, separated by a raised dot, marking the centenary of coinage in Papua New Guinea. The design is bordered by a continuous beaded inner circle. |
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| Obverse lettering | PAPUA NEW GUINEA 5 KINA 1894 1994 |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly detailed, naturalistic depiction of two Raggiana Birds of Paradise (Paradisaea raggiana) perched together on a branch, their magnificent elongated flank plumes fanning dramatically across the entire field. The finely engraved featherwork renders the birds' plumage with exceptional detail, filling the coin's interior to the beaded border. No legends or inscriptions appear on this face, allowing the ornithological subject to dominate the composition in an artistic, almost medallic style. |
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