Bank of Papua New Guinea's description of 2 Kina bank note (S1)

Description 1

Two Kina Note

Denomination: Two Kina note.

Year Reprinted: 1991 (South Pacific Games), 1995 (20th Anniversary).

Material: Polymer.

Colours: Dark green and black design elements on light green.

Features (Obverse)

The Background tints surrounding the National Crest on the front of the note are comprised of :

• A Tapa Cloth from Central Province;

• A Mount Hagen Axe;

• A Club from the Huon Gulf Area;

• A Clay Pot from the Sepik;

• A Shield From the Madang Area;

• A Marriage Bed from Manus Island;

• A Shield from the Upper Sepik Region;

• A see through banklogo (bottom right).

The designs surrounding the numerals represent local lineal art patterns in modern style and do not interpret any particular subject.

Features (Reverse)

The Back of this banknote features four main items:

• A Mount Hagen Axe;

• A Kula Arm Band from the Milne Bay Province;

• Engraved dogs teeth from the Bougainville Area;

• A Clay Pot from the Sepik Province;

• A transparent bank logo (bottom left).

The Background tints have been composed of patterns taken from:

• A Tapa cloth from the Northern Province;

• Waist Bands from the Gulf Province;

• A Canoe from the Trobriand Islands;

• A Shield from the Sepik Area;

• A Canoe from the West Sepik;

• A Madang Shield;

• Clubs from the Huon Gulf Region.

The patterns used to surround the numerals in local artwork are based on a bird design.

Description: The 2 Kina Plastic note was introduced in 1991. The benefits of having plastic notes have been noticed as new notes are printed less frequently.

Description 2

Front

• Complex clear window with printed logo of the Bank of Papua New Guinea;

• Security vignette;

• Translucent shadow image of the Bank of Papua New Guinea logo which is visible when held up to light;

• Offset printing (flat printing) used for multi-coloured background patterns;

• Slightly raised printing of "2", Two Kina, National Crest, Legal Tender Clause and words "Bank of Papua New Guinea" signatures and serial numbers fluoresce when viewed under UV light.

Back

• Offset printing (flat printing) used for multi-coloured security patterns.