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“These modern currencies served as each economic instruments and nationwide emblems of our independence and unity as a nation,” Genia noted. She offered insights into the cultural significance of the Kina and Toea, explaining that the word “Kina” is found in each the Pidgin and Kuanua languages and describes the priceless pearl shell extensively traded in PNG’s Highlands and Coastal regions. Similarly, “Toea” refers to a useful sort of shell used in commerce and traditional bride worth ceremonies within the Motuan Coastal villages. Governor Genia expressed the Bank’s ongoing commitment to sustaining trust and …
