
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