Papua New Guinea 1990 toea
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This type was struck 1975-90, 1995-96, 2001-04 to the module of the Australian cent. Dutch and Portuguese explorers surveyed New Guinea but, deterred by harsh terrain and hostile natives, made no attempt to settle. The eastern half of the island was partitioned between Germany and Australia in the 1890's; the German portion was seized by Australia on the outbreak of World War One. New Guinea was the scene of fierce fighting in World War Two but reverted to Australian rule after the war. Papua New Guinea, which includes New Britain and other islands, was granted her independence in 1975.
Recorded mintage: unknown but common.
Specification: 2 g, bronze, 17.65 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 1.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
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