New Guinea Banknotes Catalog

Valuable and popular banknotes

The most valuable New Guinea banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:

Historical information

The history of banknotes in New Guinea is fascinating and reflects the political and economic evolution of this island nation. From its earliest banknotes to today's currency, the kina, New Guinea's notafilia offers a unique window into its colonial past and its path to independence.

Current banknotes in circulation

Currently, the official currency of Papua New Guinea is the kina, introduced in 1975 following the country's independence. Banknotes in circulation include denominations of 2, 5, 10, 10, 20, 50 and 100 kina. These banknotes feature images of local flora, fauna and culture, such as the bird of paradise, traditional buildings and indigenous art motifs. In 2015, a new series of banknotes was introduced with enhanced security features and updated designs.

Old banknotes and notational landmarks.

Prior to independence, New Guinea used different currencies according to its colonial status. During the German occupation, New Guinea marks were used. Later, under Australian administration, Australian pounds circulated. An important milestone was the introduction of the Australian dollar in 1966, which was used until independence. Banknotes from this era are highly prized by collectors. Another significant moment was the issuance of the first kina banknotes in 1975, which marked the beginning of Papua New Guinea's monetary sovereignty.

New Guinea is a country that does not exist.This country is currently part of the old banknotes of Papua New Guinea.