Below are four reprints of notes from the 2008 series. The 2008 series was printed in a full set of seven notes, from one to 100 pa'anga. This is the first of the 4 reprints since it was first introduced.
The signatures for these reprints are; -
Prime Minister - Siale 'Ataongo Kaho, Lord Tu'ivakano (2010-2014)
Minister of Finance - Sunia Fili Manu (tenure 2010-2012)
The design for these reprints are still the same, except for the two new signatures.
One Pa'anga
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| nd2012, 151.5mm 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 theme on the back of the note is mainly related to tourism, depicting a Humpback whale doing a water backsplash. Whales watching months in Tonga are from June to October, with August and September being the best months. Humpback whale watching is popular around the islands of Vava'u. Vava'u islands are located north-east of the main island Tongatapu and to get there by air is about one hour flight
Two Pa'anga
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| nd2012, 151mm x 71mm |
Watermarks - King George Tupou V and electrotype NRBT
Back - Scene of school activities. In the center left it depicts a school activity showing a teacher conducting a class outdoors. In the background is a school building and to the right a rugby player attacking another player holding the rugby ball in his arm. Rugby Union is the national sport of Tonga. The national team is known as 'Ikale Tahi or Sea Eagles in English. Whilst banknote theme designs are repeated from series to series in Tonga, this is the first time this design or theme is depicted on a Tongan banknote since 1967. However, apart from the nd2012 reprint, this theme has not been repeated since then.
Five Pa'anga
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| nd2012, 151mm x 70.5mm |
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 historical burial site in Lapaha.
Ten Pa'anga
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| nd2012, 151.5mm 70.5mm |
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.
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