5 Kina - Elizabeth II (Children) 1981 front 5 Kina - Elizabeth II (Children) 1981 back
5 Kina - Elizabeth II (Children) 1981 photo
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5 Kina - Elizabeth II Children

1981 year
Silver (.500) 27.6 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Papua New Guinea
Queen
Elizabeth II (1975-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1981
Value
5 Kina 5 PGK = USD 1.25
Currency
Kina (1975-date)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
27.6 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#34999
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Young boy with a caught fish below value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD
5 KINA

Edge

Milled

Comment

Krause reports a weight of 28.28 grams; however, the certificate and mint both report a weight of 26.63 grams.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Kina - Elizabeth II (Children) 1981 coin from Papua New Guinea is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a group of children from different ethnic groups in Papua New Guinea, symbolizing the country's diverse cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981  8775 - - - - - -

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