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5 Kina - Elizabeth II La Recherche
| Issuer | Bank of Papua New Guinea |
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| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The central device displays the Papua New Guinea coat of arms, featuring a bird-of-paradise in flight above a traditional kundu drum and ceremonial spear, rendered in fine relief against a mirror-like proof field. The national name PAPUA NEW GUINEA arcs along the upper legend, with the date 1997 positioned in the lower field. The design is executed in a formal heraldic style consistent with the nation's official armorial bearings. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a detailed and finely engraved depiction of the French exploration corvette La Recherche under full sail, shown in three-quarter profile sailing to the right, with all masts rigged and sails billowing in high relief. To the left of the vessel, a stylized Melanesian ancestral figure or effigy is depicted in the field, referencing the indigenous cultures encountered during the expedition. The legend LA RECHERCHE arcs across the upper portion of the field in bold capital letters, while the denomination 5 KINA is inscribed along the lower exergue. The overall composition is rendered in a polished proof finish, emphasizing the intricate rigging and hull detail of the tall ship. |
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| Reverse lettering | LA RECHERCHE 5 KINA |
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