Papua New Guinea 20 Kina 2007 (polymer) (AU 07422860) UNC

20 Kina 2007 (Obverse: National Crest which is a stylised Bird of Paradise sitting on a Kundu (drum) and a spear, symbolising National Unity; National Parliament Building; The background tints consist of lineal patterns incorporating various items of interest from different areas of Papua New Guinea. The following articles have been included in the overall design: Arm band decorations from the Manus Island; Decoration from a Kap Kap ornament from Manus Island; Decoration from Pottery of the Sepik area; Decoration from a 'Spirit Board' of the Sepik area; A Decoration from a mask of the Sepik area; Shield decoration from a canoe Prow from the Milne Bay area; Areas of design associated with decoration from the Highlands; Part of a ceremonial Tubuan head-dress from the New Britain area. The local art form patterns surrounding the value numerals represent an impressionist lineal pattern of a pig; A see-through bank logo. Reverse: Head of a boar; Toea arm band from Central Province, a Crowrie shell necklace from Madang area and shell ornament peculiar to the Western Province. The background tints incorporate lineal patterns based on actual designs of various items as follows: Designs taken from a Mount Hagen axe and shield from the Highlands; Designs taken from Tapa cloth from the Northern Province; Designs from a Kap Kap of the Manus area; Decorations from a Shield from the Gulf area; Decorations from a 'Food Hok' from the Milne Bay area; Design typical of the Central Province. Watermark: Bank logo - Bird of Paradise. Signatures: Leonard Wilson Kamit (Governor); Simon Tossali (Secretary, Department of Treasury). Printer: Note Printing Australia) polymer plastic (Serial # AU 07422860) UNC

This banknote is made from a polymer plastic substrate.

Dimensions: 150 x 75 mm

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Catalogue Number: P-31a

Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (new, unused, mint)