Pig-Nosed Turtle & Paradise Bird 5 Toea Papua New Guinea Coin Charm for Jewelry and Craft Making
The back of the coin bears a pig-nosed turtle swimming right, denomination below. Also known as the pitted-shelled turtle or Fly River turtle (Carettochelys insculpta) is native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea.
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.
Size: Diameter 19.53 mm ~ Thickness 1.55 mm ~ Weight 2.83 g
Features
Issuer Papua New Guinea
Queen Elizabeth II (1975-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1975-1999
Value 5 Toea
0.05 PGK = USD 0.014
Currency Kina (1975-date)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight 2.83 g
Diameter 19.53 mm
Thickness 1.55 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number N# 3379
References KM# 3
