Issued by the Bank of Papua New Guinea in 2008, this 100 Kina commemorative banknote was released to mark a significant national milestone, celebrating the country’s history, culture, and independence.
The obverse features a portrait of Sir Michael Somare, Papua New Guinea’s first Prime Minister, accompanied by denomination numerals, English inscriptions, and finely detailed decorative patterns.
The reverse depicts traditional Papua New Guinean cultural motifs and symbolic imagery, representing national unity, heritage, and the diversity of the country’s people. Ornamental borders and commemorative design elements complete the note.
Issuer: Bank of Papua New Guinea
Denomination: 100 Kina
Year: 2008
Dimensions: Approx. 170 × 85 mm
Material: Polymer
Security features: Transparent window, watermark effect, microprinting, guilloche patterns
