German New Guinea Banknotes Catalog
The history of banknotes in German New Guinea is fascinating and reflects the political and economic changes in the region. From its time as a German colony to its current status as part of Papua New Guinea, the evolution of its paper money offers a unique insight into its past and present.
Banknotes from the German colonial era
During the period of German rule (1884-1914), German New Guinea used the Deutschmark as its official currency. Banknotes issued by the Deutsch-Neuguineische Compagnie (German New Guinea Company) were denominated in marks and pfennigs. These banknotes, now considered valuable collector's items, featured elaborate designs with local motifs and German imperial symbols.
Current Papua New Guinea banknotes
Today, as part of Papua New Guinea, the region uses the kina as its official currency. Modern banknotes, issued by the Bank of Papua New Guinea, reflect the country's rich culture and biodiversity. Denominations range from 2 to 100 kina, and each bill features images of the nation's unique flora, fauna and cultural heritage. An important milestone in the country's notability was the introduction of polymer banknotes in 1991, making it one of the first countries in the world to adopt this innovative technology.
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📢 German New Guinea is a country that does not exist.This country is currently part of the old banknotes of Papua New Guinea.
Valuable banknotes
The most valuable German New Guinea banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
