Evidence coverage: 1975–1975. This is the span of collected observations, not the currency’s lifetime.
This record includes associated currencies and earlier interpretations. The article selects the evidence relevant to its own history.
No distinct successor currency is established in the loaded view.
Includes dated issues, standards, subdivisions and institutional changes. Each event retains the source's date qualifications.
The kina entered circulation on 19 April 1975. Australian dollars and kina were accepted together through the end of 1975; the Australian dollar ceased to be legal tender on 1 January 1976.
C504The kina succeeded Australian dollars in Papua New Guinea. Both circulated through 1975; Australian-dollar legal tender ended on 1 January 1976. Traditional shell names are a separate naming history.
C946Dated observations, not a proven complete lifespan.
The kina entered circulation on 19 April 1975. Australian dollars and kina were accepted together through the end of 1975; the Australian dollar ceased to be legal tender on 1 January 1976.
Introduction and final paragraph of History of Exchange
The kina succeeded Australian dollars in Papua New Guinea. Both circulated through 1975; Australian-dollar legal tender ended on 1 January 1976. Traditional shell names are a separate naming history.
History of Exchange: April 1975 introduction and January 1976 Australian-dollar withdrawal