1978 Tonga 1, 2, 5, & 10 Pa'anga "SPECIMEN" Banknote Set | King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV | Rare UNC 4-Piece Collection/d10
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ourney to the "Friendly Islands" with this magnificent Specimen Banknote Set from the Kingdom of Tonga. Issued on 1st August 1978, this complete 4-piece collection (1, 2, 5, and 10 Pa'anga) features the dignified portrait of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV in his military uniform.
These notes were produced by the world-renowned security printer Thomas De La Rue as part of a limited archival series. As specimens, they were never released into general circulation, making them a high-value acquisition for collectors of Polynesian and British Commonwealth currency.
Set Includes:
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1 Pa'anga (Green): Features the King on the obverse and a panoramic view of Vava'u Harbor on the reverse.
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2 Pa'anga (Red): Showcases the King and a traditional scene of Tongan women making Tapa cloth (Kapa) on the reverse.
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5 Pa'anga (Purple): Highlights the King and the historic Ha'amonga 'a Maui Trilithon, an ancient stone gate known as the "Stonehenge of the Pacific."
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10 Pa'anga (Blue): The high denomination of the set, featuring the King and the Royal Palace in Nuku'alofa, the wooden official residence of the King of Tonga.
Key Features:
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Condition: UNC (Uncirculated) – Pristine, original bank condition with crisp paper and sharp corners.
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Specimen Details: Overprinted with "SPECIMEN" in bold red (and black on the 2 Pa'anga) diagonally on both sides.
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Serial Numbers: Features matching archival serial numbers (e.g.,
*010908) with the official specimen archival star (*). -
Historical Value: A foundational set representing Tongan sovereignty and cultural heritage during the late 20th century.
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