Official country name: Kingdom of Tonga
The Pa’anga is the currency of the Tonga since 1967 and is governed by the National Reserve Bank of Tonga. The Pa’anga is not convertible and is pegged to a basket of currencies including the Australian Dollar, New Zealand Dollar, US Dollar and the Japanese Yen.
Currency History- The Pa’anga was introduced on April 3, 1967. It replaced the Pound at a rate of 2 Pa’anga = 1 Pound.
- In September, 1974, the country’s first commercial trading bank, the Bank of Tonga, opened.
- Until February 11, 1991 the Pa’anga was pegged to the Australian Dollar at par. Since then, it has been pegged to a basket of currencies and has steadily declined.
1 pa’anga = 100 seniti; ISO code = TOP 776
9th September 2024, 1 USD= 2.31 pa’anga; 1 euro = 2.69 pa’anga;
Country state: Complete
GOVERNMENT OF TONGA
TREASURY
1921-1935 “Pound Sterling” Issue
4 Shillings P-1; B-101 Color: Brown Dimensions: 178 x 95 mm
Front: Palm trees; coat of arms.
Back: Guilloche pattern.
Security thread: None.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: Geometric pattern.
| Description | G | F |
| a. Date: 12th November, 1931. Prefix: A/1. | 220. | 575. |
| b. Date: 16th January, 1933. | 220. | 575. |
| c. Date: 26th June, 1933. | 220. | 575. |
| d. Date: 8th July, 1935. | 220. | 575. |
| e. Date: 25th November, 1935. | 220. | 575. |
Note: These notes have the word STERLING at right front with printed dates below.
1935-1941 “Sterling Crossed Out” Issue
P-5; B-105
| Description | G | F |
| a. Date: 10th December, 1936. Prefix: B/1. Date printed in brown. Sign 1. | 150. | 400. |
| b. Date: 16th December, 1936. | 80. | 220. |
| c. Date: 22nd January, 1937. | 40 | 150. |
| d. Date: 2nd April, 1937 | 30 | 120. |
| e. Date: 21st April, 1937. Date overprinted in black. Sign 2. | 30 | 120. |
| f. Date: 4th May, 1937. | 30 | 120. |
| g. Date: 2nd December, 1937. | 30 | 120. |
| h. Date: 14th June, 1938 | 30 | 120. |
| i. Date: 16th June, 1938. | 30 | 120. |
| j. Date: 19th May, 1939. | 30 | 120. |
| k. Date: 1st December 1941. Sign 3. | 30 | 120. |
Note: The word STERLING at right front was overprinted with black bars.
1941-1966 “Pound” Issue
P-9; B-109
Date: 26th June, 1958.80.180.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: 1st December, 1941. Prefix: B/1. Sign 1. | 350. | – |
| b. Date: 4th February, 1942; 20th April, 1942; 4th August, 1942. | 280. | – |
| c. Date: 11th January, 1943. | 240. | 450. |
| d. Date: 7th November, 1944. Sign 2; 28th November, 1944. | 240. | 450. |
| e. Date: 19th September, 1945. Sign 3; 12th November, 1945. | 200. | 420. |
| f. Date: 24th September, 1946. Sign 4. | 200. | 420 |
| g. Date: 8th September, 1947. | 180. | 360. |
| h. Date: 22nd November, 1948. Sign 5. | 180. | 360. |
| i. Date: 7th February, 1949; 9th July, 1949. Sign 6. | 180. | 360. |
| j. Date: 3rd April, 1950. Sign 7; 24th August, 1950. | 160. | 340. |
| k. Date: 15th February, 1951; 1st May, 1951. Prefix: C/1; 20th July, 1951; 11th September, 1951. Sign 8; 14th December, 1951. | 120. | 280. |
| l. Date: 17th September, 1952. | 100. | 240. |
| m.Date: 6th July, 1953. Sign 9; 27th August, 1953; 11th November, 1953; 8th December, 1953. Sign 16. | 100. | 220. |
| n. Date: 6th September, 1954; 29th November, 1954. | 100. | 220. |
| o. Date: 17th January, 1955; 19th September, 1955. Sign 18; 29th November, 1955. Sign 15. | 90. | 220. |
| p. Date: 4th April, 1957. Sign 16; 22nd July, 1957; 18th November, 1957; 19th November, 1957. | 80. | 180. |
| q. Date: 10th December, 1958. Prefix: C/1, D/1. Sign 19. | 80. | 180. |
| r. Date: 14th August, 1959. Prefix: D/1. Sign 16; 30th November, 1959. | 80. | 180. |
| s. Date: 24th October, 1960. | 65. | 150. |
| t. Date: 4th September, 1961. Sign 19; 12th December, 1961. Sign 20. | 65. | 150. |
| u. Date: 28th November, 1962. Sign 19. | 65. | 150. |
| v. Date: 29th July, 1963; 29th November, 1963. Sign 21. | 45. | 120. |
| w. Date: 29th July, 1964. | 45. | 120. |
| y. Date: 29th April, 1965. Sign 22; 22nd June, 1965; 28th July, 1965. Sign 19; 7th October, 1965; 2nd November, 1965. Sign 22. | 35. | 100. |
| x. Date: 25th January, 1966. Sign 23; 26th April, 1966. Sign 22; 27th September, 1966. Prefix: E/1; 3rd November, 1966. | 30 | 90. |
Note: The overprinted word STERLING at right front has been replaced by the denomination spelled out in words.
1921-1935 “Pound Sterling” Issue
10 Shillings P-2; B-102 Color: Green Dimensions: 178 x 95 mm
Front: Palm trees; coat of arms.
Back: Guilloche pattern.
Security thread: None.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: Geometric pattern.
| Description | G | F |
| a. Date: 1st January, 1921. Prefix: A/1. Sign 1. Unconfirmed as issued. | – | – |
Note: These notes have the word STERLING at right front with printed dates below.
1935-1941 “Sterling Crossed Out” Issue
P-6; B-106.
| Description | G | F |
| a. Date: 16th December, 1936. Prefix: B/1. | – | – |
| b. Date: 2nd April, 1937. | – | – |
| c. Date: 21st April, 1937. Date overprinted in black. | – | – |
| d. Date: 4th May, 1937. | – | – |
| e. Date: 2nd December, 1937. | – | – |
| f. Date: 24th January, 1938. | – | – |
| g. Date: 16th June, 1938. | – | – |
| h. Date: 19th May, 1939. | – | – |
Note: The word STERLING at right front was overprinted with black bars.
1941-1966 “Pound” Issue
P-10; B-110.
| Description | G | F |
| a. Date: 19th May, 1939. Sign 1. Prefix B/1. | – | – |
| b. Date: 3rd May, 1940. Sign 2. | – | – |
| c. Date: 26th August, 1941. Sign 3; 17th October, 1941; 1st December, 1941. | – | – |
| d. Date: 4th February, 1942; 20th April, 1942; 4th August, 1942. | – | – |
| e. Date: 11th January, 1943. | – | – |
| f. Date: 7th November, 1944. Sign 4; 28th November, 1944; 12th November, 1945. Sign 3. | – | – |
| g. Date: 26th April, 1946. Sign 5; 24th September, 1946. | – | – |
| h. Date: 8th September, 1947. | – | – |
| i. Date: 7th February, 1949. Sign 6; 9th July, 1949. Sign 7. | – | – |
| j. Date: 3rd April, 1950. Sign 8. | – | – |
| k. Date: 15th February, 1951; 15th June, 1951; 20th July, 1951; 11th September, 1951. Sign 9. | – | – |
| l. Date: 27th August, 1953. Sign 10. | – | – |
| m.Date: 3rd May, 1954. Sign 11; 16th July, 1954; 6th September, 1954. | – | – |
| n. Date: 26th August, 1955. Sign 1; 19th September, 1955; 29th November, 1955. Sign 11. | – | – |
| o. Date: 2nd May, 1956. Sign 12. | – | – |
| p. Date: 22nd July, 1957; 18th November, 1957; 19th December, 1957. Prefix C/1. | – | – |
| q. Date: 26th June, 1958; 10th December, 1958. | – | – |
| r. Date: 14th August, 1959; 30th November, 1959. | – | – |
| s. Date: 24th October, 1960. | – | – |
| t. Date: 12th December, 1961. Sign 15. | – | – |
| u. Date: 28th November, 1962. Sign 14. | – | – |
| v. Date: 29th July, 1964. Sign 16; 30th October, 1964. | – | – |
| w. Date: 22nd June, 1965. Sign 17; 28th July, 1965. Sign14. | – | – |
| y. Date: 26th April, 1966. Sign 17; 27th September, 1966; 3rd November, 1966. | – | – |
Note: The overprinted word STERLING at right front has been replaced by the denomination spelled out in words.
1921-1935 “Pound Sterling” Issue
1 Pound P-3; B-103 Color: Red Dimensions: 178 x 95 mm
Front: Palm trees; coat of arms.
Back: Guilloche pattern.
Security thread: None.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: Geometric pattern.
| Description | G | F |
| a. Date: 1st January, 1921. Prefix: A/1. Sign 1. Unconfirmed as issued. | – | – |
Note: These notes have the word STERLING at right front with printed dates below.
1935-1941 “Sterling Crossed Out” Issue
P-7; B-107.
| Description | G | F |
| a. Date: 16th December, 1936. Sign 1. Prefix: B/1. | – | – |
| b. Date: 22nd January, 1937. | – | – |
| c. Date: 2nd April, 1937. | – | – |
| d. Date: 21st April, 1937. Sign 2. Date overprinted in black. | – | – |
| e. Date: 4th May, 1937. | – | – |
| f. Date: 7th October, 1937. | – | – |
| g. Date: 22nd October, 1937. | – | – |
| h. Date: 2nd December, 1937. | – | – |
| i. Date: 16th June, 1938. | – | – |
| j. Date: 19th May, 1939. | – | – |
Note: The word STERLING at right front was overprinted with black bars.
1941-1966 “Pound” Issue
P-11; B-111.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: 3rd May, 1940. Sign 7. Prefix: B/1. | ||
| b. Date: 30th April, 1941; 1st December, 1941. Sign 8. | ||
| c. Date: 4th February, 1942; 11th March, 1942; 20th April, 1942; 4th August, 1942. | ||
| d. Date: 7th November, 1944. Sign 9. | ||
| e. Date: 12th November, 1945. Sign 8. | ||
| f. Date: 26th April, 1946. Sign 10; 6th May, 1946; 24th September, 1946. | ||
| g. Date: 4th August, 1947. | ||
| h. Date: 7th February, 1949. Sign 11. | ||
| i. Date: 3rd April, 1950. Sign 13. | ||
| j. Date: 15th June, 1951; 20th July, 1951; 11th September, 1951. Sign 14. | ||
| k. Date: 27th August, 1953. Sign 15. | ||
| l. Date: 3rd May 1954. Sign 16; 6th September, 1954. Prefix: C/1. | ||
| m.Date: 19th September, 1955. Sign 18. | ||
| n. Date: 2nd May, 1956. Sign 16; 11th September, 1956. | ||
| o. Date: 22nd July, 1957; 18th November, 1957; 19th December, 1957. | ||
| p. Date: 26th June, 1958; 10th December, 1958. Sign 19. | ||
| q. Date: 14th August, 1959. Sign 16; 13th October, 1959; 30th November, 1959. Prefix: C/1, D/1. | ||
| r. Date: 24th October, 1960. Prefix D/1. | ||
| s. Date: 12th December, 1961. Sign 20. | ||
| t. Date: 28th November, 1962. Sign 19. | ||
| u. Date: 20th July, 1964. Sign 21; 30th October, 1964. | ||
| v. Date: 29th April, 1965. Sign 22; 22nd June, 1965; 17th August, 1965. Sign 19; 7th October, 1965. | ||
| w. Date: 26th April, 1966. Sign 22; 27th September, 1966; 3rd November, 1966; 2nd December, 1966. |
Note: The overprinted word STERLING at right front has been replaced by the denomination spelled out in words.
1921-1935 “Pound Sterling” Issue
5 Pounds P-4; B-104 Color: Blue Dimensions: 178 x 95 mm
Front: Palm trees; coat of arms.
Back: Guilloche pattern.
Security thread: None.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: Geometric pattern.
| Description | G | F |
| a. Date: 1st January, 1921. Prefix: A/1. Sign 1. Unconfirmed as issued. | – | – |
Note: These notes have the word STERLING at right front with printed dates below.
1935-1941 “Sterling Crossed Out” Issue
P-8; B-108.
| Description | G | F |
| a. Date: 19th May, 1939. Signature 4. Prefix B/1. | – | – |
Note: The word STERLING at right front was overprinted with black bars.
1941-1966 “Pound” Issue
P-12; B-112.
| Description | G | F |
| a. Date: 11th March, 1942. Sign 1. Prefix: B/1. | – | – |
| b. Date: 12th November, 1945. | – | – |
| c. Date: 15th June, 1951. Sign 2. | – | – |
| d. Date: 5th July, 1955. Sign 3. | – | – |
| e. Date: 11th September, 1956. Sign 4. | – | – |
| f. Date: 26th June, 1958. | – | – |
| g. Date: 30th November, 1959. | – | – |
| h. Date: 20th July, 1964. Sign 5. | – | – |
| i. Date: 2nd November, 1965. Sign 6. | – | – |
| j. Date: 2nd December, 1966. | – | – |
Note: The overprinted word STERLING at right front has been replaced by the denomination spelled out in words.
PULE’ ANGA ‘O TONGA (KINGDOM OF TONGA)
KOMISIONA PA’ANGA (CURRENCY COMMISSION)
“Queen Salote Tupou III” issues
1/2 Pa’anga P-13; B-113 Color: Brown and blue Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: Coat of arms; Queen Salote Tupou III.
Back: Coconut workers.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Companhia, Lda. (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: None.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: 3rd April, 1967. Prefix: A/1. Sign 1. | 25. | 125. |
| b. Date: 19th May, 1969. | 35. | 150. |
| c. Date: 27th October, 1969. | 35. | 150. |
| d. Date: 10th March, 1970. | 35. | 150. |
| e. Date: 16th June, 1970. | 35. | 150. |
| f. Date: 4th February, 1971. | 45. | 200. |
| g. Date: 14th April, 1971. | 45. | 200. |
| h. Date: 19th October, 1971. | 45. | 200. |
| i. Date: 24th July, 1972. | 45. | 200. |
| j. Date: 10th November, 1972. | 45. | 200. |
| k. Date: 13th June, 1973. Sign 2. | 55. | 300. |
| l. Date: 2nd August, 1973. | 55. | 300. |
1 Pa’anga P-14; B-114 Color: Green and blue Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: Coat of arms; Queen Salote Tupou III.
Back: Landscape.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Companhia, Lda. (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: None.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: 3rd April, 1967. Prefix: A/1. Sign 1. | 27. | 150. |
| b. Date: 12th April, 1967. | 40. | 175. |
| c. Date: 2nd October, 1967. | 40. | 175. |
| d. Date: 8th December, 1967. | 40. | 175. |
| e. Date: 19th May, 1969. | 45. | 200. |
| f. Date: 10th March, 1970. | 45. | 200. |
| g. Date: 16th June, 1970. | 45. | 200. |
| h. Date: 4th February, 1971. | 70. | 300. |
| i. Date: 19th October, 1971. | 70. | 300. |
| j. Date: 24th July, 1972. | 70. | 300. |
| k. Date: 10th November, 1972. | 70. | 300. |
2 Pa’anga P-15; B-115 Color: Red and brown Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: Coat of arms; Queen Salote Tupou III.
Back: Women making Tapa cloth.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Companhia, Lda. (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: None.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: 3rd April, 1967. Prefix: A/1. Sign 1. | 35. | 200. |
| b. Date: 2nd October, 1967. | 50. | 250. |
| c. Date: 8th December, 1967. | 50. | 250. |
| d. Date: 19th May, 1969. | 60. | 285. |
| e. Date: 10th March, 1970. | 60. | 285. |
| f. Date: 19th October, 1971. | 60. | 285. |
| g. Date: 24th July, 1972. | 75. | 350. |
| h. Date: 10th November, 1972. | 75. | 350. |
| i. Date: 13th June, 1973. Sign 2. | 75. | 350. |
| j. Date: 2nd August, 1973. | 75. | 350. |
| k. Date: 4th September, 1973. | 100. | 550. |
| l. Date: 12th November, 1973. | 100. | 550. |
| m.Date: 6th December, 1973. | 100. | 550. |
5 Pa’anga P-16; B-116 Color: Purple and green Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: Coat of arms; Queen Salote Tupou III.
Back: Ha’amonga stone gate.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Companhia, Lda. (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: None.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: 3rd April, 1967. Prefix: A/1. Sign 1. | 80. | 375. |
| b. Date: 24th July, 1972. | 150. | 700. |
| c. Date: 13th June, 1973. Sign 2. | 150. | 700. |
| d. Date: 16th July, 1973. | 150. | 700. |
| e. Date: 4th September, 1973. | 150. | 700. |
| f. Date: 12th November, 1973. | 150. | 700. |
| g. Date: 6th December, 1973. | 150. | 700. |
| h. Date: 1st July, 1974. | 150. | 700. |
10 Pa’anga P-17; B-117 Color: Blue and purple Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: Coat of arms; Queen Salote Tupou III.
Back: Royal Palace, Nuku’Alofa.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Companhia, Lda. (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: None.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: 3rd April, 1967. Prefix: A/1. Sign 1. | 175 | 750. |
| b. Date: 2nd October, 1967. | 225. | 850. |
| c. Date: 8th December, 1967. | 225. | 850. |
| d. Date: 24th July, 1972. | 300. | 1200. |
| e. Date: 13th June, 1973. Sign 2. | 350. | 1500. |
| f. Date: 16th July, 1973. | 350. | 1500. |
Signatures:
1/2 Pa’anga P-18; B-118 Color: Brown and blue Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: Coat of arms; King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
Back: Coconut workers.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Companhia, Lda. (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: None.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: 2nd October, 1974. Prefix: B/1. Replacement: Prefix Z/1. Sign 1. | 6.00 | 17. |
| b. Date: 19th June, 1975. | 6.00 | 17. |
| c. Date: 12th January, 1977. Sign 3. | 4.00 | 15. |
| d. Date: 17th May, 1977. | 4.00 | 15. |
| e. Date: 25th August, 1977. | 4.00 | 15. |
| f. Date: 1st May, 1978. | 4.00 | 15. |
| g. Date: 10th September, 1979. | 4.00 | 15. |
| h. Date: 28th November, 1979. | 3.00 | 12. |
| i. Date: 27th August, 1980. | 3.00 | 12. |
| j. Date: 27th December, 1980. Sign 4. | 3.00 | 12. |
| k. Date: 31st July 1981. Sign 6. | 3.00 | 12. |
| l. Date: 17th August, 1982. Sign 7. | 3.00 | 12. |
| m.Date: 29th July, 1983. Sign 9. | 3.00 | 12. |
1 Pa’anga P-19; B-119 Color: Green and blue Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: Coat of arms; King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
Back: Landscape.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Companhia, Lda. (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: None.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| Date: 12th November, 1973. Prefix: B/1. Replacement: Prefix Z/1. Sign 1. | 30. | 125. |
| Date: 6th December, 1973. | 30. | 125. |
| Date: 21st February, 1974. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 3rd June, 1974. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 31st July, 1974. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 2nd October, 1974. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 19th June, 1975. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 21st August, 1975. Sign 2. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 17th November 1975. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 5th August 1976. Sign 3. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 12th January, 1977. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 9th March, 1977. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 27th April, 1977. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 17th May, 1977. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 25th August, 1977. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 1st May, 1978. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 20th July, 1978. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 12th October, 1978. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 6th July, 1979. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 10th August, 1979. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 18th October, 1979. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 23rd November, 1979. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 3rd January, 1980. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 11th June, 1980. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 27th August, 1980. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 28th November, 1980. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 21st January, 1981. Sign 5. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 26th May, 1981. Sign 6. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 31st July 1981. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 30th September, 1981. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 30th November, 1981. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 19th January, 1982. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 15th July, 1982. Sign 7. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 28th October, 1982. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 18th May, 1983. Sign 8. | 6.50 | 12. |
| Date: 27th July, 1983. Sign 9. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 3rd November, 1983. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 16th January, 1984. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 23rd May, 1984. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 25th June, 1984. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 2nd August, 1984. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 28th September, 1984. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 21st February, 1985. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 9th May, 1985. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 18th July, 1985. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 3rd October, 1985. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 11th December, 1985. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 8th January, 1986. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 10th April, 1986. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 6th August, 1986. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 9th October, 1986. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 18th December, 1986. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 27th February, 1987. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 27th May, 1987. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 22nd July, 1987. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 28th September, 1987. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 8th December, 1987. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 20th May, 1988. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 12th October, 1988. Prefix: B/1, B/2. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 14th December, 1988. Prefix: B/2. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 23rd January, 1989. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 19th May, 1989. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 30th June, 1989. 34-mm wide date. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
| Date: 30th June, 1989. 29-mm wide date. | 2.00 | 7.50 |
2 Pa’anga P-20; B-120 Color: Red and brown Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: Coat of arms; King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
Back: Women making Tapa cloth.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Companhia, Lda. (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: None.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| Date: 2nd October, 1974. Prefix: B/1. Replacement: Prefix Z/1. Sign 1. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 19th June, 1975. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 21st August, 1975. Sign 2. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 17th November, 1975. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 5th August, 1976. Sign 3. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 12th January, 1977. | 4.00 | 17. |
| Date: 9th March, 1977. | 4.00 | 17. |
| Date: 27th April, 1977. | 4.00 | 17. |
| Date: 16th June, 1977. | 4.00 | 17. |
| Date: 15th September 1977. Sign 4. | 4.00 | 17. |
| Date: 1st May, 1978. Sign 3. | 4.00 | 17. |
| Date: 12th October, 1978. | 4.00 | 17. |
| Date: 14th February, 1979. | 4.00 | 17. |
| Date: 3rd April, 1979. | 4.00 | 17. |
| Date: 6th July, 1979. | 4.00 | 17. |
| Date: 10th August, 1979. | 4.00 | 17. |
| Date: 28th November, 1979. | 4.00 | 17. |
| Date: 15th April, 1980. | 4.00 | 17. |
| Date: 27th August, 1980. | 4.00 | 17. |
| Date: 28th November, 1980. | 4.00 | 17. |
| Date: 10th December, 1980. Sign 4. | 4.00 | 17. |
| Date: 21st January, 1981. Sign 5. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 31st July, 1981. Sign 6. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 21st September, 1981. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 30th September, 1981. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 30th November, 1981. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 15th July, 1982. Sign 7. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 28th October, 1982. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 6th April, 1983. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 18th May, 1983. Sign 8. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 27th July, 1983. Sign 9. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 3rd November, 1983. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 23rd May, 1984. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 25th June, 1984. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 2nd August, 1984. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 28th September, 1984. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 21st February, 1985. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 9th May, 1985. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 18th July, 1985. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 11th December, 1985. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 8th January, 1986. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 10th April, 1986. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 6th August, 1986. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 9th October, 1986. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 18th December, 1986. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 27th February, 1987. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 27th May, 1987. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 22nd July, 1987. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 28th September, 1987. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 8th December, 1987. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 20th May, 1988. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 12th October, 1988. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 14th December, 1988. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 23rd January, 1989. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 19th May, 1989. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 30th June, 1989. 34-mm wide date. | 3.50 | 15. |
| Date: 30th June, 1989. 29-mm wide date. | 3.50 | 15. |
5 Pa’anga P-21; B-121 Color: Purple and green Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: Coat of arms; King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
Back: Ha’amonga stone gate.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Companhia, Lda. (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: None.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| Date: 3rd September, 1974. Prefix: B/1. Replacement: Prefix Z/1. Sign 1. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 2nd October, 1974. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 19th June, 1975. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 21st August 1975. Sign 2. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 21st December, 1976. Sign 3. | 7.50 | 32. |
| Date: 11th February, 1977. | 7.50 | 32. |
| Date: 17th May, 1977. | 7.50 | 32. |
| Date: 16th June, 1977. | 7.50 | 32. |
| Date: 15th September, 1977. Sign 4. | 7.50 | 32. |
| Date: 8th December, 1977. | 7.50 | 32. |
| Date: 1st May, 1978. Sign 3. | 7.50 | 32. |
| Date: 18th October, 1979. | 7.50 | 32. |
| Date: 15th April, 1980. | 7.50 | 32. |
| Date: 11th June, 1980. | 7.50 | 32. |
| Date: 28th November, 1980. | 7.50 | 32. |
| Date: 10th December, 1980. Sign 4. | 7.50 | 32. |
| Date: 21st January, 1981. Sign 5. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 27th May, 1981. Sign 6. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 19th January, 1982. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 15th July, 1982. Sign 7. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 23rd June, 1983. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 27th July, 1983. Sign 9. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 9th September, 1983. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 3rd November, 1983. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 16th January, 1984. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 2nd August, 1984. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 30th November, 1984. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 18th January, 1985. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 9th May, 1985. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 3rd October, 1985. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 6th August, 1986. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 18th December, 1986. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 22nd December, 1986. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 27th February, 1987. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 27th May, 1987. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 28th September, 1987. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 8th December, 1987. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 14th December, 1988. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 15th March, 1989. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 30th June, 1989. 34-mm wide date. | 6.50 | 30. |
| Date: 30th June, 1989. 29-mm wide date. | 6.50 | 30. |
10 Pa’anga P-22; B-122 Color: Blue and purple Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: Coat of arms; King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
Back: Royal Palace, Nuku’Alofa.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Companhia, Lda. (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: None.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| Date: 12th November, 1973. Prefix: B/1. Replacement: Prefix Z/1. Sign 1. | 17. | 75. |
| Date: 6th December, 1973. | 17. | 75. |
| Date: 3rd April, 1974. | 17. | 75. |
| Date: 31st July, 1974. | 17. | 75. |
| Date: 3rd September, 1974. | 17. | 75. |
| Date: 2nd October, 1974. | 17. | 75. |
| Date: 19th June, 1975. | 17. | 75. |
| Date: 21st December, 1976. Sign 3. | 15. | 60. |
| Date: 12th January, 1977. | 15. | 60. |
| Date: 11th February, 1977. | 15. | 60. |
| Date: 16th June, 1977. | 15. | 60. |
| Date: 1st May, 1978. | 15. | 60. |
| Date: 10th August, 1979. | 15. | 60. |
| Date: 15th April, 1980. | 15. | 60. |
| Date: 27th August, 1980. | 15. | 60. |
| Date: 28th November, 1980. | 15. | 60. |
| Date: 10th December, 1980. Sign 4. | 15. | 60. |
| Date: 21st January, 1981. Sign 5. | 17. | 75. |
| Date: 27th May, 1981. Sign 6. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 31st July, 1981. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 21st September, 1981. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 19th January, 1982. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 15th July, 1982. Sign 6. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 23rd June, 1983. Sign 9. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 27th July, 1983. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 9th September, 1983. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 3rd November, 1983. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 16th January, 1984. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 25th June, 1984. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 18th January, 1985. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 9th May, 1985. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 19th July, 1985. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 8th January, 1986. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 9th October, 1986. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 7th November, 1986. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 18th December, 1986. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 22nd December, 1986. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 27th February, 1987. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 22nd July, 1987. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 28th September, 1987. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 8th December, 1987. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 20th May, 1988. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 23rd January, 1989. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 15th March, 1989. | 10. | 45. |
| Date: 30th June, 1989. | 10. | 45. |
20 Pa’anga P-23; B-123 Color: Brown and orange Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: Coat of arms; King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
Back: Tonga Development Bank building, Nuku’Alofa.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Companhia, Lda. (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: 4th July, 1985. Prefix: A/1. Replacement: Prefix Z/1. Sign 9. | 35. | 175. |
| b. Date: 5th July, 1985. | 35. | 175. |
| c. Date: 18th July, 1985. | 27. | 55. |
| d. Date: 3rd October, 1985. | 27. | 55. |
| e. Date: 8th January, 1986. | 27. | 55. |
| f. Date: 9th October, 1986. | 27. | 55. |
| g. Date: 7th November, 1986. | 27. | 55. |
| h. Date: 27th February, 1987. | 27. | 55. |
| i. Date: 28th September, 1987. | 27. | 55. |
| j. Date: 20th May, 1988. | 25. | 50. |
| k. Date: 14th December, 1988. | 25. | 50. |
| l. Date: 23rd January, 1989. | 25. | 50. |
| m.Date: 30th June, 1989. | 25. | 50. |
Note: Issued in limited quantities in celebration of the king’s birthday.
50 Pa’anga P-24; B-124 Color: Orange Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: Coat of arms; King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
Back: Vava’u Harbour.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Companhia, Lda. (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: 4th July, 1988. Prefix: A/1. Replacement: Prefix Z/1. Sign 9. | 65. | 280. |
| b. Date: 14th December, 1988. | 55. | 100. |
| c. Date: 30th June, 1989. | 55. | 100. |
Note: Issued in celebration of the king’s birthday. (5,000 pcs.).
Signatures:
NATIONAL RESERVE BANK OF TONGA
(PANGIKE PULE FAKAFONUA ‘O TONGA)
1 Pa’anga P-25; B-202 Color: Green Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
Back: Landscape.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: None.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: ND. Prefix: C/1. Intro: 1992. Sign 1. | FV | 3.50 |
1 Pa’anga P-31; B-206 Color: Green Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
Back: Landscape.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King George Tupou IV.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: ND. Prefix: C/1, C/2. Intro: 1995. Sign 2. | 2.00 | 6.00 |
| b. Prefix: C/2, C/3. Sign 3. | FV | 3.00 |
| c. Prefix: C/3. Sign 4. | FV | 3.00 |
| d. Prefix: C/4. Sign 5. | FV | 3.00 |
2 Pa’anga P-26; B-203 Color: Red and brown Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
Back: Women making Tapa cloth.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: None.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: ND. Prefix: C/1. Intro: 1992. Sign 1. | FV | 6.00 |
2 Pa’anga P-32; B-207 Color: Red Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau IV Tupou.
Back: Women making Tapa cloth.
Security thread :
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King George Tupou IV.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: ND. Prefix: C/1, C/2. Intro: 1995. Sign 2. | 3.00 | 7.50 |
| b. Prefix: C/2. Sign 3. | FV | 4.50 |
| c. Prefix: C/2, C/3. Sign 4. | FV | 4.50 |
| d. Prefix: C/3, C/4. Sign 5. | FV | 4.50 |
5 Pa’anga P-27; B-204 Color: Purple and green Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
Back: Ha’amonga stone gate.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: None.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: ND. Prefix: C/1. Intro: 1992. Sign 1. | FV | 15. |
5 Pa’anga P-33; B-208 Color: Purple Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau IV Tupou.
Back: Ha’amonga stone gate.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King George Tupou IV.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: ND. Prefix: C/1. Intro: 1995. Sign 2. | FV | 10. |
| b. Prefix: C/1. Sign 3. | FV | 8.00 |
| c. Prefix: C/2. Sign 5. | FV | 8.00 |
10 Pa’anga P-28; B-205 Color: Purple Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
Back: Royal Palace, Nuku’Alofa.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: None.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: ND. Prefix: C/1. Intro: 1992. Sign 1. | FV | 30. |
| b. Sign 2. | FV | 30. |
10 Pa’anga P-34; B-209 Color: Blue Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau IV Tupou.
Back: Royal Palace, Nuku’Alofa
Security thread: Soild.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King George Tupou IV.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: ND. Prefix: C/1, C/2. Intro: 1995. Sign 2. | 20. | 35. |
| b. Prefix: C/3. Sign 4. | FV | 22. |
| c. Prefix: C/3, C/4. Sign 5. | FV | 17. |
20 Pa’anga P-29; B-210 Color: Brown-orange Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
Back: Tonga Development Bank building, Nuku’Alofa.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King George Tupou IV.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| P-29; B-210a1. Date: ND. Series: C/1 100001 – C/1 499999. UV six-pointed star left of the king. Sign 2. | 35. | 45. |
| P-35a; B-210a2. Series: C/1 500000 – C/1 999999. UV rectangle with “20” inside. | 35. | 40. |
| P-35b; B-210b. Sign 3. | FV | 40. |
| P-35c; B-210c. Sign 4. | FV | 30. |
50 Pa’anga P-36; B-211 Color: Green Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
Back: Vava’u Harbour.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King George Tupou IV.
| Description | VF | UNC |
| a. Date: ND. Prefix: A/1. Intro: 2000. Sign 5. | FV | 85. |
Signatures:
Rare in circulation – “King Siaosi (George) Tupou V” issues
1 Pa’anga P-37; B-212 Color: Green Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm Demonetized
Front: King Siaosi (George) Tupou V; coat of arms.
Back: Whale leaping out of water; medallion.
Security thread : 1.4-mm windowed with demetalized NRBT.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King George Tupou V, electrotype NRBT and Cornerstones.
Date: ND. Intro: 21.01.2009.
a. Prefix: A00001 – A958007. Sign 1.
b. Prefix: B577484 – B891850. Sign 2.
Replacement: Prefix Z.
2 Pa’anga (US$0.86; €0.74) P-38; B-213 Color: Light red Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Tupou V; coat of arms.
Back: Children studying outside school building; two men playing rugby; medallion.
Security thread: 1.4-mm windowed security thread with demetalized NRBT.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King Tupou, electrotype NRBT and Cornerstones.
Date: ND. Intro: 21.01.2009.
a. Prefix: A000001 – A605484. Sign 1.
b. Prefix: B275421 – B275802. Sign 2.
Replacement: Prefix Z.
5 Pa’anga (US$0; €1.86) P-39; B-214 Color: Purple Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Tupou V; coat of arms.
Back: Langi; medallion.
Security thread: 1.4-mm windowed security thread with demetalized NRBT.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King Tupou, electrotype NRBT and Cornerstones.
Date: ND. Intro: 21.01.2009.
a. Prefix: A000001 – A441144. Sign 1.
b. Sign 2.
10 Pa’anga (US$4.32; €3.72) P-40; B-215 Color: Blue Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Tupou V; coat of arms.
Back: Royal tomb; medallion.
Security thread: 2.0-mm red-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized NRBT.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King Tupou, electrotype NRBT and Cornerstones.
Date: ND. Intro: 21.01.2009.
a. Serial: A000001 – A828705. Sign 1.
b. Serial: C420398 – C……. Sign 2.
c. Sign 3.
20 Pa’anga (US$8.65; €7.43) P-41; B-216 Color: Brown Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Tupou V; coat of arms.
Back: NRBT building; medallion.
Security thread: 2.0-mm red-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized NRBT.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King Tupou, electrotype NRBT and Cornerstones.
Date: ND.
a. Serial: A000001 – B261903. Sign 1. Intro: 21.01.2009.
b. Serial: C089211 – C089252. Sign 3. Intro: 2015.
Replacement: Prefix Z.
50 Pa’anga (US$21.61; €18.58) P-42; B-217 Color: Light green, yellow Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Tupou V; coat of arms.
Back: Royal Palace building; medallion.
Security thread: 2.0-mm red-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized NRBT.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King Tupou, electrotype NRBT and Cornerstones.
Date: ND. Intro: 21.01.2009.
a. Prefix: A000001 – A233296. Sign 1.
b. Sign 3.
100 Pa’anga (US$43.23; €37.17) P-43; B-218 Color: Cherry red and white Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm Substrate: Hybrid
Front: King Siaosi (George) Tupou V; coat of arms.
Back: Vava’u Harbor; medallion.
Security thread: Optiks security thread.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King Tupou, electrotype NRBT and Cornerstones.
Date: ND. Serial: A000001 – A242601. Intro: 30.07.2008. Sign 1.
Signatures:
Current Banknotes – “King Ahoʻeitu Tupou VI” issues
2 Pa’anga (US$0.86; €0.74) P-44; B-219 Color: Light red Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Ahoʻeitu Tupou VI; coat of arms.
Back: Whale leaping out of water; medallion.
Security thread: 1.4-mm windowed with demetalized NRBT.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King Tupou VI, electrotype NRBT and Cornerstones.
Date: ND. Prefix: A. Intro: 29.06.2015.
Signatures: Akilisi Pohiva / Aisake Valu Eke / Siosi Cocker Mafi.
5 Pa’anga (US$2.16; €1.86) P-45; B-220 Color: Purple Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Ahoʻeitu Tupou VI; coat of arms.
Back: Langi; medallion.
Security thread: 1.4-mm windowed with demetalized NRBT.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King Tupou VI, electrotype NRBT and Cornerstones.
Date: ND. Prefix: A. Intro: 29.06.2015.
Signatures: Akilisi Pohiva / Aisake Valu Eke / Siosi Cocker Mafi.
10 Pa’anga (US$4.32; €3.72) P-46; B-221 Color: Blue Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Ahoʻeitu Tupou VI; coat of arms.
Back: Royal tomb; medallion.
Security thread: 2.0-mm red-to-green windowed with demetalized NRBT.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King Tupou VI, electrotype NRBT and Cornerstones.
Date: ND. Serial: A000001 – B435867. Intro: 29.06.2015.
Signatures: Akilisi Pohiva / Aisake Valu Eke / Siosi Cocker Mafi.
20 Pa’anga (US$8.65; €7.43) P-47; B-222 Color: Brown Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Ahoʻeitu Tupou VI; coat of arms.
Back: NRBT building; medallion.
Security thread: 2.0-mm red-to-green windowed with demetalized NRBT
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King Tupou VI, electrotype NRBT and Cornerstones.
Date: ND. Serial: A000001 – C057358. Intro: 29.06.2015.
Signatures: Akilisi Pohiva / Aisake Valu Eke / Siosi Cocker Mafi.
50 Pa’anga (US$21.61; €18.58) Color: Light green, yellow Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm Substrate: Hybrid
Front: King Ahoʻeitu Tupou VI; coat of arms.
Back: Royal Palace building; medallion.
Security thread: Optiks.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King Tupou VI, electrotype NRBT and Cornerstones.
Date: ND. Intro: 29.06.2015.
P-48; B-223a. Serial: A000001 – A020865; w/ “Coronation of King Tupou VI” at upper back. Sign 1.
P-48Aa; B-223b. Serial: C970006 – C……; w/o “Coronation of King Tupou VI” at upper back. Sign2.
P-48Ab; B-223c. Sign 3.
Signatures:
1. 
Akilisi Pohiva / Aisake Valu Eke / Siosi Cocker Mafi
2. 
Akilisi Pohiva / Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa / Sione Ngongo Kioa
3. 
Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa / Unknown / Sione Ngongo Kioa
100 Pa’anga (US$43.23; €37.17) P-49; B-224 Color: Cherry red and white Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm Substrate: Hybrid
Front: King Ahoʻeitu Tupou VI; coat of arms.
Back: Vava’u Harbor; medallion. With “Coronation of King Tupou VI” at upper back.
Security thread: Optiks.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King Tupou VI, electrotype NRBT and Cornerstones.
Date: ND. Serial: A000001 – A021859. Intro: 29.06.2015.
Signatures: Akilisi Pohiva / Aisake Valu Eke / Siosi Cocker Mafi.
- 2023 – “King Ahoʻeitu Tupou VI” issues
2 pa’anga (US$0.86; €0.74) P-50; B-225 Color: Orange Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: Medallion; King Tupou VI; coat of arms.
Back: Whale watching.
Security thread: 1.4-mm windowed security thread with demetalized NRBT.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King Tupou VI, electrotype NRBT, and Cornerstones.
Date: ND. Prefix: A. Intro: 04.12.2023.
5 pa’anga (US$2.16; €1.86) P-51; B-226 Color: Purple Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm Polymer: SAFEGUARD®
Front: Medallion; King Tupou VI; coat of arms.
Back: Ha’amonga ‘a Maui trilithon.
Security thread: Simulated.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: None.
Date: ND. Prefix: A. Intro: 04.12.2023.
10 pa’anga (US$4.32; €3.72) P-52; B-227 Color: Blue Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm Polymer: SAFEGUARD®
Front: Medallion; King Tupou VI; coat of arms.
Back: Princess Angelika Latufuipeka Tuku’aho performing Kava Ceremony Milolua.
Security thread: Simulated.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: None.
Date: ND. Prefix: A. Intro: 04.12.2023.
20 pa’anga (US$8.65; €7.43) P-53; B-228 Color: Yellow Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: Medallion; King Tupou VI; coat of arms.
Back: National Reserve Bank of Tonga building.
Security thread: 2.0-mm red-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized NRBT.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King Tupou VI, electrotype NRBT, and Cornerstones.
Date: ND. Prefix: A. Intro: 04.12.2023.
50 pa’anga (US$21.61; €18.58) P-54; B-229 Color: Green Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: Medallion; King Tupou VI; coat of arms.
Back: Saint George Government building.
Security thread: Windowed.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King Tupou VI, electrotype NRBT, and Cornerstones.
Date: ND. Prefix: A. Intro: 04.12.2023.
100 pa’anga (US$43.23; €37.17)P-55; B-230 Color: Pink Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: Medallion; King Tupou VI; coat of arms.
Back: Royal Palace, Nuku’Alofa.
Security thread: Security stripe.
Printer: De La Rue, London (England) – DLR.
Watermark: King Tupou VI, electrotype NRBT, and Cornerstones.
Date: ND. Prefix: A. Intro: 04.12.2023.
Commemorative and numismatic products
20 Pa’anga (US$8.65; €7.43) P-30; B-201 Color: Brown and orange Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: Commemorative overprint (Tongan) in watermark area “01 SIULAI 1989 – FOKUTU ‘U PANGIKE PULE FAKAFONUA ‘O TONGA”. King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV. Coat of arms.
Back:Tonga Development Bank building, Nuku’Alofa. Commemorative overprint (english) in watermark area “01 JULY 1989 – INAUGURATION OF NATIONAL RESERVE BANK OF TONGA” .
Security thread: Solid
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
Date: 01 JULY 1989 Intro: 01.07.1989 Prefix: C/1
Signatures: Tu’i Pelehake / J. Cecil Cocker.
1-100 pa’anga P-NL; BNP201.
a. P-37; B212 – P-43; B218 (7 notes) with matching serial numbers in tri-fold album. Intro: May 2009.
2-100 pa’anga P-NL; BNP301.
a. P-44; B219 – P-49; B224 (6 notes) with matching serial numbers in album.
1 Pa’anga PCS1; BNP101 Color: Green Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV. Diagonal SPECIMEN overprint.
Back: Landscape. Diagonal SPECIMEN overprint.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: None.
Date: 1st August, 1978. Maltese cross prefix. Intro: 30.08.1978.
Signatures: Selwyn Percy Jones / Tu’ipelehake / Sione Tapa.
2 Pa’anga PCS1; BNP101 Color: Red Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV. Diagonal SPECIMEN overprint.
Back: Women making Tapa cloth. Diagonal SPECIMEN overprint.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: None.
Date: 1st August, 1978. Maltese cross prefix. Intro: 30.08.1978.
Signatures: Selwyn Percy Jones / Tu’ipelehake / Sione Tapa.
5 Pa’anga PCS1; BNP101 Color: Purple Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV. Diagonal SPECIMEN overprint.
Back: Ha’amonga stone gate. Diagonal SPECIMEN overprint.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: None.
Date: 1st August, 1978. Maltese cross prefix. Intro: 30.08.1978.
Signatures: Selwyn Percy Jones / Tu’ipelehake / Sione Tapa.
10 Pa’anga PCS1; BNP101 Color: Blue Dimensions: 150 x 70 mm
Front: King Siaosi (George) Taufa’ahau Tupou IV. Diagonal SPECIMEN overprint.
Back: Royal Palace, Nuku’Alofa. Diagonal SPECIMEN overprint.
Security thread: Solid.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (England) – TDLR.
Watermark: None.
Date: 1st August, 1978. Maltese cross prefix. Intro: 30.08.1978.
Signatures: Selwyn Percy Jones / Tu’ipelehake / Sione Tapa.
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Currency Export regulations: Local currency (Pa’anga-TOP) and foreign currencies: up to the amount declared on arrival. If the amount exceeds TOP 10,000.- or equivalent in foreign currencies, prior approval from the National Reserve Bank of Tonga is required.