Bank of Papua New Guinea's description of 20 Kina new series bank note (S8)

Monday, 05.11.07

Twenty Kina New Series

K20 Polymer Bank Notes Series

Features

The K20.00 banknote incorporates advanced security features to help protect the currency from counterfeiting.

The polymer note still retains many of the original design elements of the previous K20.00 banknotes.

Security Features

1. Complex Clear Window
Complex clear window incorporating a vignette of the Bank of Papua New Guinea logo.

2. Shadow Image
Shadow image of the Bank of Papua New Guinea logo, which is visible when raised to the light.

3. G-Switch™ Feature
G-Switch™ is a dynamic optical feature that changes colour when the banknote is tilted under a light source.

4. Emboss
The numeral ‘20’ is embossed in the secondary clear window.

5. Offset
Complex background security patterns in multiple rainbow print.

6. Intaglio
Multi-colour raised keyline printing of main design elements on the front and back of the banknote.

7. Iridescent Feature
Bird of Paradise in full flight on the back provides a colour change when the banknote is tilted.

8. Serial Number
Black serial number fluoresces yellow/green under ultra violet light.

9. Signatures
Black signatures of the Governor and the Secretary, Department of Treasury fluoresce yellow/green under ultra violet light.