Gold Quarter Ounce (1/4 oz), Coin Type from Papua New Guinea - detailed information
Gold Quarter Ounce (1/4 oz), Coin Type from Papua New Guinea (issued 1994 - )
Coin Type
Gold Quarter Ounce (1/4 oz)
Papua New Guinea has issued its circulating currency, the Kina, since 1975 (it was introduced even before the country gained formal independence).
The country also authorises some foreign mints to issue Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) coins under its jurisdiction. These coins are usually in popular international collector formats, such as one quarter of a troy ounce (1/4oz) of gold.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin features the national emblem of Papua New Guinea: a bird of paradise with outstretched wings and broadly fanned tail feathers, over a traditional native ceremonial spear and an hourglass-shaped wooden "kundu" drum.
Around above, the name of the country: PAPUA NEW GUINEA.
Divided by the emblem, the date of issue: [year].
Around below, the face value K 100 (one hundred Kina).