Papua New Guinea 20 Kina Banknote, 1998 ND, P-10c, UNC, TAP 60-70 Authenticated

The Papua New Guinea 20 Kina Banknote was released by the Bank of Papua New Guinea in 1998. On the obverse of the red-brown banknote is the nation’s coat of arms depicting a bird of paradise perched on a Kundu drum and a ceremonial spear. The reverse of the paper bill features a boar’s head, a toea (cowrie shell) necklace from Madang, a Toa armband from the Central Provice, a shell ornament from the Western Province, and tapa cloth patterns. The paper bill contains a solid security thread and a watermark that reflects the bank logo. It measures 150 x 75 mm and bears the signatures of John Vulupindi and Morea Vele. This particular paper bill is in uncirculated condition and has been TAP authenticated with a grade of 60-70.