Why does the Bank of PNG sell bonds like the Treasury Bill, Central Bank Bills and Inscribed Stock?

There are different reasons to why is sold. The Government in an attempt to promote Economic Growth & Price Stability through their Fiscal & Monetary Policies issue Government and Central Bank Bills.

  • Fiscal Policy–refers to the government’s revenue collection & spending. When the revenue & spending are not equal at any one time, the government issues the Government Securities (Treasury Bills & Inscribed Stock) to raise funds to meet its short falls.
  • Monetary Policy–refers to the Central Bank being the monetary authority controlling the supply of money targeting a rate of Interest. Central Bank Bills are issued in order to manage liquidity.

Kina exchange rate (MIDRATE)

Last Updated:
Released:28/11/2019

USD 0.2940
AUD 0.4346
EUR 0.2672
GBP 0.2274
JPY 32.18
NZD 0.4579
SGD 0.4016

Kina Facility Rate:

    • Nov 2019  5.50%
    • Oct 2019  5.50%
    • Sept 2019  5.50%
    • Aug 2019  5.50%
    • Jul 2019  6.00%
    • Jun 2019  6.25%
    • May 2019  6.25%
    • Apr 2019  6.25%