100 Pa'anga
Tonga · National Reserve Bank of Tonga
The highest denomination in the 2023 series, the cherry-red 100 Pa'anga (150 x 70 mm) was introduced on 4 December 2023. Its reverse features Tonga's iconic Victorian-era Royal Palace in Nuku'alofa, built in 1867 and the enduring official residence of the King, underscoring the note's status as the flagship denomination. The 100 Pa'anga carries the most advanced security measure in the series: an 18 mm wide embedded micro-optic NEXUS stripe providing high-level protection against counterfeiting.
Highlights
ReasonFlagship denomination of the 2023 series, launched on King Tupou I's official birthday to modernise and secure Tonga's highest-value circulating note.
DesignKing Tupou VI with Tokelau Feletoa kupesi pattern and Royal Medal on obverse; Royal Palace of Tonga (built 1867) on reverse.
Security features18 mm NEXUS embedded micro-optic stripe; GEMINI and BLINK UV level-2 features.
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