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10 Toea - Elizabeth II Spotted Cuscus
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5.67 g | 23.72 mm |
| Issuer | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1975-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1975-2001 |
| Value | 10 Toea 0.10 PGK = USD 0.025 |
| Currency | Kina (1975-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 23.72 mm |
| Thickness | 1.98 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Spotted Cuscus (Spilocuscus maculatus).
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10t
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Of the coins dated 1975, 3,000,000 were minted in 1974, the remainder were minted in 1975.
Interesting fact
The 10 Toea coin featuring Elizabeth II (Spotted Cuscus) from Papua New Guinea is interesting because it was the first coin to feature a unique animal species, the Spotted Cuscus, which is a small wallaby native to the island nation. This design was chosen to highlight the country's rich biodiversity and promote conservation efforts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 8600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 FM | 4134 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1976 FM | 976 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 FM | 603 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 FM | 777 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 FM | 1366 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 FM | 1160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 FM | 360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Toea - Elizabeth II (Spotted Cuscus) 1975-2001 coin.
