| Issuer | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Kina |
| Currency | Kina (1975-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#43 |
| Obverse description | Coat of Arms of Papua New Guinea: a bird-of-paradise over a traditional spear and a kundu drum. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | PAPUA NEW GUINEA 1997 |
| Reverse description | The La Recherche in full sail going right with local effigy to left |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | LA RECHERCHE 5 KINA |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1997 - Proof - |
| Numisquare ID | 2293414350 |
| Comments |