Cash usage
Papua New Guinea uses the kina (PGK), introduced during the country's independence-era monetary transition. The Bank of Papua New Guinea is the source for the national currency and cash series.
Country money guide
Papua New Guinea Currency Guide
Papua New Guinea uses the kina (PGK) as its national currency. The Bank of Papua New Guinea is the country's central monetary authority and currency issuer. It is the unit used for domestic prices, cash payments, and monetary records across the country.
Currency overview
Papua New Guinean Kina in Papua New Guinea
CurrencyPapua New Guinean Kina
ISO codePGK
Central bankBank of Papua New Guinea
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Papua New Guinea uses the kina as a national market-based currency.
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Currency facts
PGK at a glance
CurrencyPapua New Guinean Kina
ISO codePGK
SymbolK
Minor unitToea
Decimal places2
Central bankBank of Papua New Guinea
Currency typeOfficial currency
First issuedThe kina was introduced as Papua New Guinea's national currency in 1975.
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Papua New Guinea
Official use
The kina (PGK) is Papua New Guinea's national currency and the unit for domestic prices and accounts.
Currency system
The Bank of Papua New Guinea issues PGK within the country's independent monetary system.
Payment environment
PGK is used for local obligations and records; an AUD comparison does not make the Australian dollar the domestic unit.
Currency relationships
The kina replaced the Australian dollar in 1975 and is now a separate currency without a one-to-one AUD link.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Mobile and contactless payments
Payment-network availability varies by province, business and network, so electronic access should be confirmed before relying on it.
Exchange tips
Planning a conversion
Country-specific guidance
Treat PGK/AUD as a current exchange-rate comparison, not as a continuation of the historical changeover value.
Before exchanging
Plan access to PGK cash and compare the final amount from cards, ATMs and authorized providers.
Cash declaration
Travellers should check the current official border requirements for carrying currency; the applicable rule is separate from the kina's exchange rate.
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Regional and monetary links
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FAQ
Papua New Guinea currency questions
What currency is used in Papua New Guinea?
The Papua New Guinean kina (PGK) is the country's official currency.
What is the currency code for Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea uses the ISO 4217 code PGK.
What currency did the kina replace?
The kina replaced the Australian dollar as Papua New Guinea's national currency during the country's independence-era monetary transition.
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