Paradise Bird & Lion Fish Papua New Guinea Authentic Coin Money 2 Toea for Jewelry and Craft Making

Paradise Bird & Lion Fish Papua New Guinea Authentic Coin Charm 2 Toea for Jewelry and Craft Making

The front of the coin bears the Papua New Guinea national emblem, a paradise bird on a Dundu, and a ceremonial drum with a spear behind. The date of mintage is below, the name of the country above.

The back of the coin bears a lion fish (also called scorpion fish) (Pterois volitans) below the denomination. This fish can be found in most reefs around Papua-New Guinea. It is highly invasive in the Caribbean and US West Atlantic coasts probably due to aquarium trade.

Features
Issuer Papua New Guinea
Queen Elizabeth II (1975-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1975-2004
Value 2 Toea (0.02 PGK)
Currency Kina (1975-date)
Composition Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc)
Weight 4.15 g
Diameter 21.72 mm
Thickness 1.78 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 19 April 2007
Number N# 3362
References KM# 2