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100 Kina - Elizabeth II Birdwing Butterfly
1978 year| Gold (.900) | 9.57 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1975-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 100 Kina 100 PGK = USD 25 |
| Currency | Kina (1975-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 9.57 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Heptagonal (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Goliath Birdwing Butterfly (Ornithoptera goliath).
Script: Latin
Lettering: K100
Edge
Plain
Comment
The female Queen Alexandra's Birdwing is the largest butterfly in the world; the female Goliath Birdwing is the second largest.Coatesville (Franklin Mint), USA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Kina - Elizabeth II (Birdwing Butterfly) 1978 coin from Papua New Guinea is that it features a unique design of a Birdwing Butterfly on the reverse side, which is a species of butterfly native to the region. The coin's design was created by the renowned British artist and naturalist, Robert Gillmor, who was known for his work on wildlife art and coin designs. The coin's gold content and limited mintage also make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 FM | 400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Kina - Elizabeth II (Birdwing Butterfly) 1978 coin.
