Silver Kilo (1 kg), Coin Type from Papua New Guinea - detailed information

Silver Kilo (1 kg), Coin Type from Papua New Guinea (issued 2020 - )
Coin TypeSilver Kilo (1 kg)

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, including the very large one kilogram (1kg) of silver size.

Obverse
Papua New Guinea / Silver Kilo (1 kg) - obverse photo

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 200 (two hundred Kina).

Obverse Inscription PAPUA NEW GUINEA [year] K 200
Reverse
Papua New Guinea / Silver Kilo (1 kg) - reverse photo

Various designs as individually described below.

Reverse Inscription
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Coin Type: Silver Kilo (1 kg) - (1) Coins
Coin NameReverseObverseDetails
Silver Kilo 2020 Bird of Paradise Papua New Guinea / Silver Kilo 2020 Bird of Paradise - reverse photo Papua New Guinea / Silver Kilo 2020 Bird of Paradise - obverse photo Material: 0.999 Silver
Mint: Commonwealth Mint
Mintage: 500
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Silver Kilo (1 kg): Details
CountryPapua New Guinea
CurrencyKina
From2020
Face Value200 (x Kina)
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
Designer
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size
Mass1,000.0000 g