© V.L. Nummus
© V.L. Nummus
20 Kina - Elizabeth II Queen Alexandra Wingbird
1998 year| Gold (.999) | 1.24 g | 13.92 mm |
| Issuer | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1975-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 20 Kina 20 PGK = USD 5.01 |
| Currency | Kina (1975-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 13.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#361369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Queen Alexandra Wingbird butterfly
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUEEN ALEXANDRA WINGBIRD
K20
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1998 Papua New Guinea 20 Kina coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II (Queen Alexandra Wingbird) is that it has a unique design that showcases the Queen's love for birds. The coin's reverse side features an image of the Queen's favorite bird, the Alexandra's Bird-of-Paradise, which is a species of bird found in Papua New Guinea. The bird is depicted in flight, surrounded by lush vegetation, and the design is meant to symbolize the Queen's commitment to conservation and the preservation of wildlife. This coin is a rare and beautiful collector's item that highlights the special relationship between Papua New Guinea and the British monarchy.
