100 Kina - Elizabeth II (Independence) 1976 front 100 Kina - Elizabeth II (Independence) 1976 back
100 Kina - Elizabeth II (Independence) 1976 photo
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100 Kina - Elizabeth II Independence

1976 year
Gold (.900) 9.57 g 28.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Papua New Guinea
Queen
Elizabeth II (1975-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1976
Value
100 Kina 100 PGK = USD 25
Currency
Kina (1975-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
9.57 g
Diameter
28.4 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#73085
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

The arms of Papua New Guinea above and a string of traditional money around the centre hole.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDANCE
K100

Translation:
First Anniversary of Independence
100 Kina

Engraver: Daniel Stapleford

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Kina - Elizabeth II (Independence) 1976 coin from Papua New Guinea is that it was minted to commemorate the country's independence from Australia, which was granted on September 16, 1975. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a traditional Papua New Guinean mask on the other, symbolizing the country's rich cultural heritage and its transition towards independence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976 FM 250 - - - - - -

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