Papua New Guinea - 2 Toea 1975

Country: Papua New Guinea (Commonwealth) - Period: Republic (1975-Date)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1975 (1975-2004)
Value: 2 Toea  (0.02 PGK)
Currency: Kina (1975-date)
Mintage: 11,400,000
Composition: Copper plated Zinc
Weight: 4.15 g
Diameter: 21.72 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
Grade: UNC
References: KM# 2

Obverse:
National emblem, a paradise bird on a Dundu, ceremonial drum. Behind, a spear. Date below, name of the country above.

Lettering:
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
FM
1975

Engraver: Richard Renninger.

Reverse:
Scorpion fish or lion fish (Pterois volitans) below 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.

Lettering: 2 t

Engraver: William Shoyer.

Edge:
Smooth.

Reference : KM# 2

Source : https://fr.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...

Collection : Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom (1952-2022)