Two Kina Old Series
Denomination | Two Kina Note |
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 |
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 : |
The Background tints have been composed of patterns taken from :
The patterns used to surround the numerals in local artwork are based on a bird design |
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Description | 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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Polymer | Security Features |
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 n 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. |