Bank of Papua New Guinea's description of 2 Kina bank note (S5)

Two Kina Note Polymer

Features

The K2.00 polymer banknote incorporates advanced security features to help protect the currency from counterfeiting. The note still retains many of the original design elements of previous K2.00 banknotes.

Front

The main design on the Front are the Parliarment House and the Bird of Paradise, the national emblem of Papua New Guinea, perched on a 'Kundu Drum' and 'Ceremonial Spear'.

Reverse

The main design elements on the back are a Mt Hagen axe, Kula Arm band from Milne Bay, engraved dogs teeth from Bouganville, and a clay pot from the Sepik region.

Security features

Complex clear window

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

Shadow image

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

G-switch™ feature

G-switch™ feature on the front and back of the note is a dynamic optical feature that changes colour when tilted under a light source.

Emboss

The numeral ‘2’ is embossed in the secondary clear window.

Offset

Complex security patterns in multiple rainbow print.

Intaglio

Raised keyline intaglio print on the front of the banknote.

Iridescent Feature

Iridescent Bird of Paradise in full flight is applied on the back of the note providing a change of colour with orientation.

Serial Numbers

Black serial numbers that fluoresce yellow under ultra violet light.