Silver Ounce 2023 Bird of Paradise, Coin from Papua New Guinea - detailed information

Silver Ounce 2023 Bird of Paradise, Coin from Papua New Guinea
CoinSilver Ounce 2023 Bird of Paradise

Papua New Guinea has issued its circulating currency, the Kina, since 1975 (it was introduced even before the country gained formal independence).

In 2022, the country issued bullion coins for the first time, including in the one ounce of silver format. The coins have a nominal face value of 1 Kina, but their intrinsic value is much higher; they are targeted at bullion investors. The design features a bird of paradise, which was first depicted on the coinage of German New Guinea in 1894, and is now shown on the Emblem of Papua New Guinea.

Birds of paradise are exotic birds of which a total of 41 species are known. They belong to the order of passerine birds (Passeriformes) within the family Paradisaeidae and are mainly native to New Guinea. The males are distinguished by their particularly colourful plumage and have always been considered a great source of inspiration - not only for the local population, but also for artists around the world. The bird features both on the national emblem of the country and on its flag.

MintMDM Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 10,000
Obverse
Papua New Guinea / Silver Ounce 2023 Bird of Paradise - obverse photo

Within a plain border, 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.

Around below, the face value 1 KINA.

Obverse Inscription PAPUA NEW GUINEA 1 KINA
Reverse
Papua New Guinea / Silver Ounce 2023 Bird of Paradise - reverse photo

The reverse design features a bird of paradise in flight.

Around left, the inscription BIRD OF PARADISE.

Around above, the precious metal content: 1 OZ FINE SILVER .999 (one troy ounce of 99.9% silver).

Below right, the date of issue: 2023

Reverse Inscription BIRD OF PARADISE 1 OZ FINE SILVER .999 2023
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: in a plastic capsule, or 20 coins in heat-sealed roll.

See also

There is also a gold ounce with the same design.

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Silver Ounce 2023 Bird of Paradise: Details
CountryPapua New Guinea
CurrencyKina
Coin TypeSilver Ounce (1 oz), Bullion
Issued2023
MonarchKing Charles III
SymbolEmblem of Papua New Guinea
Face Value1 (x Kina)
Total Mintage10,000
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size39.0000 mm
Mass31.1000 g
OCC IDWMRA-EQPC-NGPY-OYPL
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Silver Ounce 2023 Bird of Paradise: Photos
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Copyright: APMEX
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