100 Kina, Papua New Guinea, 2026, UNC Polymer

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Brief description	This commemorative banknote honors one of the founding fathers of Papua New Guinea, former Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan, whose legacy is intrinsically linked to the establishment of the kina and toea monetary units. Released to circulation in early 2026, this note showcases advanced polymer printing technology. The dimensions are 150 x 70 mm. Obverse: The front retains the iconic image of Parliament, representing the sovereignty and national identity of the nation. It also features the national coat of arms of Papua New Guinea, depicting a bird-of-paradise perched on a Kundu drum and a spear. Reverse: The reverse features a prominent portrait of Sir Julius Chan. This is complemented by symbols of traditional trade that reflect Papua New Guinea’s history as a trading nation long before the introduction of modern currency: a toea armband, a kina breast ornament, a lakatoi, and a shark whistle. Technical Details & Issuer: The note was printed by Note Printing Australia in Melbourne. The polymer substrate was chosen for its durability and its ability to incorporate sophisticated security features. Topical Collecting Themes: History of Papua New Guinea currency, commemorative banknotes dedicated to prominent national figures, portraiture, national emblems, and ethnographic motifs of Oceania. This note is a cornerstone piece for any collection, capturing a significant chapter in the monetary history of the region and honoring a political architect of the nation's financial sovereignty.

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This commemorative banknote honors one of the founding fathers of Papua New Guinea, former Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan, whose legacy is intrinsically linked to the establishment of the kina and toea monetary units. Released to circulation in early 2026, this note showcases advanced polymer printing technology. The dimensions are 150 x 70 mm.

Obverse: The front retains the iconic image of Parliament, representing the sovereignty and national identity of the nation. It also features the national coat of arms of Papua New Guinea, depicting a bird-of-paradise perched on a Kundu drum and a spear.

Reverse: The reverse features a prominent portrait of Sir Julius Chan. This is complemented by symbols of traditional trade that reflect Papua New Guinea’s history as a trading nation long before the introduction of modern currency: a toea armband, a kina breast ornament, a lakatoi, and a shark whistle.

Technical Details & Issuer: The note was printed by Note Printing Australia in Melbourne. The polymer substrate was chosen for its durability and its ability to incorporate sophisticated security features.

Topical Collecting Themes: History of Papua New Guinea currency, commemorative banknotes dedicated to prominent national figures, portraiture, national emblems, and ethnographic motifs of Oceania. This note is a cornerstone piece for any collection, capturing a significant chapter in the monetary history of the region and honoring a political architect of the nation's financial sovereignty.

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