The Kina (ISO 4217 currency code: PGK, the currency symbol: K) is the currency of Papua New Guinea. It is divided into 100 toea. The name Kina is derived from Kuanua language of the Tolai region, referring to a callable pearl shell used widely for trading in both the Coastal and Highlands areas of the country.

The kina (PGK) is the official currency of Papua New Guinea, divided into 100 smaller units called toea. These terms originate from traditional shell money, which was historically used for trade and as a measure of wealth among Papua New Guinea’s communities. Today, the kina represents its link to the country’s unique cultural heritage.

2022年7月25日 · What Is the PGK (Papua New Guinea Kina)? The Papua New Guinea kina is the national currency of Papua New Guinea. Users of the currency affix monetary values with the symbol "K", as in...

2024年10月18日 · The Kina (ISO 4217 currency code: PGK, the currency symbol: K) is the currency of Papua New Guinea. It is divided into 100 toea. The name Kina is derived from Kuanua language of the Tolai region, referring to a callable pearl shell used widely for trading in both the Coastal and Highlands areas of the country.

Papua New Guinea's national currency is the Kina. Papua New Guinea introduced its own currency on 19 April 1975, known as the Papua New Guinea Kina (PGK). The kina is the major unit, with one kina equivalent to one hundred toea.