Kina (PGK)

The Kina is issued by the Bank of Papua New Guinea.

Alphabetic code
PGK
Numeric code
598
Symbol
K
Minor units
2
Example
PGK 1,234.50
Used in
Papua New Guinea

History

  1. 1975 The kina is introduced on 19 April and exchanged one for one with the Australian dollar, which is withdrawn after a dual-currency period ending on 31 December.

Live exchange rates

  • PGK to USD
  • USD to PGK
  • PGK to EUR
  • EUR to PGK

Sources

  • Reserve Bank of Australia: annual report 1975, Papua New Guinea