Here are the three reprints of 10, 20 and 50 pa'anga specimen notes. This series was first introduced in 2008, and since then reprints were issued in 2012 for the 1, 2, 5, and 10 pa'anga notes. The notes that I have posted here are considered as the third prints since this series was first introduced in 2008, however, for these reprints only 10, 20 and 50 pa'anga were issued. It should be noted that both the 20 and 50 pa'anga were not included in the 2012 reprints, however, this is the third issue for the 10 pa'anga since 2008. No reprint for the 100 pa'anga has been reported or sighted.
The signature for this series are:-
Prime Minister - Siale 'Ataongo Kaho, Lord Tu'ivakano (tenure 2010-2014)
Minister of Finance - Lisiate Akolo (tenure 2012-2013)
Ten Pa;anga
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| nd2014, 152mm x 71mm |
Front - On the front, it featured the King George Tupou V (b.1948-2012) in full military uniform. King George Tupou V's birth name was Siaosi Taufa'ahau Manumataongo Tuku'aho Tupou. King Tupou V was born in 1948 and died in Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong in 2012 at the age of 63 years old. He inherited the throne in 2006 following the death of his father, King Táufa'áhau Tupou lV (b.1918-2006). King George Tupou V was never married but did have a daughter from his previous relationship. However, due to the Constitution of Tonga that only allowed children born of a royal marriage, she was ineligible to the throne. King George Tupou V was succeeded by his younger brother, Tupou VI on 18.03.2012.
Watermarks - King George Tupou V and electrotype NRBT
Back - The Royal Tombs of Tonga. The Royal Tombs is also known as langi and is a significant cultural and historical site. The site consists of atone burial structures for the Tongan royalty. There are two primary sites and are located in Lapaha on Tongatapu. Tongatapu was the ancient capital. The other one is located in Mala'ekula in the capital city of Nuku'alofa. This is the current site where the royal family members are buried when they are gone. This note depicts the current burial site of the Royal members.
Twenty Pa;anga
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| nd2014, 150.5mm x 70.5mm |
Watermarks - King George Tupou V and electrotype NRBT
Back - The National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) building in Nuku'alofa. The NRBT is a five story building and is the tallest building in Tonga. This building was built in 1994 and this building first featured on the 20 pa'anga 2008 note series. The building is also partly occupied by the Embassy of Japan.
Fifty Pa;anga
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| nd2014, 151mm x 70.5mm |
Watermarks - King George Tupou V and electrotype NRBT
Back - Royal Palace situated in Nuku'Alofa, the capital city of Tonga. This wooden palace was built in 1867 and is located only a short distance from the Pacific ocean. The palace is the official residence of the King of Tonga. Whilst the Palace is not open to the public, it can be viewed from the waterfront and also from the main entrance separated by the gate. This gate was added to the property in the early 2000s after some people on lorries/trucks invaded the property compound. The Royal Palace building was previously depicted on the back of the 10 pa'anga notes.
Below are the notes issued for this 2008 series
nd2008 - full set 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 pa'anga;
nd2012 - 1, 2, 5 and 10 pa'anga; and
nd2014 - 10, 20 and 50 pa'anga.
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