5 Pa'anga
Tonga · National Reserve Bank of Tonga
Launched on 4 December 2023, the purple 5 Pa'anga (150 x 70 mm) marks a historic milestone as one of Tonga's first two notes printed on polymer substrate. The reverse showcases the Ha'amonga 'a Maui, a 13th-century coral-limestone trilithon and one of Tonga's most significant ancient monuments, said to have served as a solar calendar for the Tu'i Tonga kings. Because of its polymer construction, the note incorporates a transparent window with a high-resolution gravure portrait of King Tupou VI featuring the ROTATE security effect.
Highlights
ReasonPart of the 2023 series honouring King Tupou I's birthday and representing Tonga's historic adoption of durable polymer banknote technology.
DesignKing Tupou VI with coat of arms on obverse; Ha'amonga 'a Maui ancient trilithon — used as a solar calendar by the Tu'i Tonga kings — on reverse.
Security featuresTransparent polymer window with ROTATE gravure image and gold iridescence; simulated security thread; GEMINI and BLINK UV level-2 features.
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