5 Kina

The Papua New Guinea 5 Kina denomination represents part of the Bank of Papua New Guinea's transition to advanced polymer substrate technology, first introduced in 2008. This banknote showcases the National Parliament building of Port Moresby on its obverse side, symbolizing Papua New Guinea's political institutions. The reverse features cultural motifs and traditional forms of money used throughout different regions of Papua New Guinea, reflecting the nation's diverse indigenous heritage. Produced on Guardian polymer substrate, the note incorporates state-of-the-art security measures designed for durability in the tropical climate and challenging circulating environment of the South Pacific. The currency represents one of the world's most ambitious implementations of polymer technology for daily circulation currency.