50 Toea - Elizabeth II (South Pacific Games) 1991 front 50 Toea - Elizabeth II (South Pacific Games) 1991 back
50 Toea - Elizabeth II (South Pacific Games) 1991 photo
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50 Toea - Elizabeth II South Pacific Games

1991 year
Copper-nickel 13.8 g 30.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Papua New Guinea
Queen
Elizabeth II (1975-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1991
Value
50 Toea 0.50 PGK = USD 0.13
Currency
Kina (1975-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
13.8 g
Diameter
30.2 mm
Thickness
2.4 mm
Shape
Heptagonal (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#5526
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

Logo of the games: Stylish Bird of Paradise (National Bird) linking with 9 (Ninth Pacific Games)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
9th SOUTH PACIFIC GAMES
50t

Edge

Plain

Comment

Bird-of-paradise (Binomial Name: Paradisaea raggiana) is the national bird of P N G

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Toea - Elizabeth II (South Pacific Games) 1991 coin from Papua New Guinea is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts a traditional Papua New Guinean tribal dance, known as the "Sing-Sing," which is a significant part of the country's cultural identity. This coin was minted to commemorate the 1991 South Pacific Games, which were held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, and it serves as a symbol of the country's proud cultural heritage and its connection to the wider Pacific region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991  25000 - - - - - -

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