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Home  Notes & Coins Notes Two Kina Old Series
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Two Kina Old Series |
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Tuesday, 27 June 2006 |
| Denomination |
Two Kina Note
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| Year Reprinted |
1991 (South Pacific Games), 1995 (20th Anniversary) |
| Material |
Polymer |
| Colors |
Dark green and black design elements on light green |
| Features (Obverse) |
The Background tints surrounding the National Crest on the front of the note are comprised of : A Tapa Cloth from Central Province |
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- A Mount Hagen Axe
- A Club from the Huon Gulf Area
- A Clay Pot from the Sepik
- A Shield From the Madang Area
- A Marriage Bed from Manus Island
- A Shield from the Upper Sepik Region
- A see through banklogo (bottom right).
The designs surrounding the numerals represent local lineal art patterns in modern style and do not interpret any particular subject.
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| Features (Reverse) |
The Back of this banknote features four main items : |
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- A Mount Hagen Axe
- A Kula Arm Band from the Milne Bay Province
- Engraved dogs teeth from the Bougainville Area
- A Clay Pot from the Sepik Province
- A transparent bank logo (bottom left)
The Background tints have been composed of patterns taken from :
- A Tapa cloth from the Northern Province
- Waist Bands from the Gulf Province
- A Canoe from the Trobriand Islands
- A Shield from the Sepik Area
- A Canoe from the West Sepik
- A Madang Shield
- Clubs from the Huon Gulf Region.
The patterns used to surround the numerals in local artwork are based on a bird design
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Description
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The 2 Kina Plastic note was introduced in 1991. The benefits of having plastic notes have been noticed as new notes are printed less frequently. |
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Images
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Polymer
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Security Features
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Complex Clear Window
Complex clear window incorporating a vignette of the Bank of
Papua New Guinea logo.
Shadow Image
Shadow Image of the Bank of Papua New Guinea logo, which is visible
when raised to the light.
G-SwitchTM Feature
TM FeatureG-SwitchTM on the front and back of the note is a dynamic optical feature
that changes colour when tilted under a light source.
Emboss
The numeral ‘2’ is embossed in the secondary clear window.
Offset
Complex security patterns in multiple rainbow print.
Intaglio
Raised keyline intaglio print on the front of the banknote.
Iridescent Feature
Iridescent Bird of Paradise in full flight is applied on the back of the note
providing a change of colour with orientation.
Serial Numbers
Black serial numbers that fluoresce yellow under ultra violet light.
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