5 Toea - Elizabeth II 2002-2020 front 5 Toea - Elizabeth II 2002-2020 back
5 Toea - Elizabeth II 2002-2020 photo
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5 Toea - Elizabeth II

 
Nickel plated steel 2.55 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Papua New Guinea
Queen
Elizabeth II (1975-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2002-2020
Value
5 Toea 0.05 PGK = USD 0.013
Currency
Kina (1975-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
2.55 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Thickness
1.37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#9795
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

A pig-nosed turtle (also known as a pitted-shelled turtle or Fly River turtle (Carettochelys insculpta), which is native to Northern Australia and southern New Guinea, swimming right, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5t

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Toea coin from Papua New Guinea is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts a traditional Papua New Guinean mask, which is a symbol of the country's rich cultural traditions and artistic expression. This design was chosen to celebrate the country's diverse cultural heritage and to showcase its unique artistic traditions to the world.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002  - - - - - -
2004  - - - - - -
2005  - - - - - -
2009  - - - - - -
2010  - - - - - -
2014  - - - - - -
2015  5999000 - - - - - -
2018  6000000 - - - - - -
2020  18793000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Toea - Elizabeth II 2002-2020 coin.