Convert Tongan Paanga to Papua New Guinean Kina
Please provide values below to convert Tongan Paanga [TOP] to Papua New Guinean Kina [PGK], or Convert Papua New Guinean Kina to Tongan Paanga.
How to Convert Tongan Paanga to Papua New Guinean Kina
1 TOP = 0.567795399342763 PGK
Example: convert 15 TOP to PGK:
15 TOP = 15 × 0.567795399342763 PGK = 8.51693099014145 PGK
Tongan Paanga to Papua New Guinean Kina Conversion Table
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Tongan Paanga
The Tongan Paʻanga (TOP) is the official currency of Tonga, used as the primary monetary unit for transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Paʻanga was introduced in 1967, replacing the Tongan pound at a rate of 1 Paʻanga = 10 shillings, to modernize Tonga's currency system and facilitate easier transactions.
Current Use
Today, the Paʻanga remains the official currency of Tonga, widely used in everyday transactions, banking, and trade within the country.
Papua New Guinean Kina
The Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) is the official currency of Papua New Guinea, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1975, replacing the Australian dollar, the Kina was established to establish a national currency and promote economic independence for Papua New Guinea.
Current Use
The Kina is actively used in everyday transactions, banking, and trade within Papua New Guinea, with coins and banknotes issued by the country's central bank, the Bank of Papua New Guinea.