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“These contemporary currencies served as both financial devices and national emblems of our independence and unity as a nation,” Genia noted. She supplied insights into the cultural significance of the Kina and Toea, explaining that the word “Kina” is found in both 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 trade and traditional bride value ceremonies within the Motuan Coastal villages. Governor Genia expressed the Bank’s ongoing dedication to maintaining belief and confidence in physical foreign money, even …
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