Currencies in circulation
Learn more about the different banknotes currently in circulation, their imagery, and their features.
There are 6 denominations ($2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100) of notes in circulation across 3 banknotes series (2008, 2015 and the latest series of 2023).
2 Pa'anga Banknote
The $2 banknote in the 2023 series features His Majesty King Tupou VI, and the Whale Watching tourist attraction on the reverse side.
5 Pa'anga Banknote
The $5 banknote in the 2023 series features His Majesty King Tupou VI, and the Ha'amonga 'a Maui on the reverse side.
10 Pa'anga Banknote
The $10 banknote in the 2023 series features His Majesty King Tupou VI, and HRH Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tukuʻaho performing the Milolua.
20 Pa'anga Banknote
The $20 banknote in the 2023 series features His Majesty King Tupou VI, and the Reserve Bank's building on the reverse side.
50 Pa'anga Banknote
The $50 banknote in the 2023 series features His Majesty King Tupou VI, and the St. George Palace on the reverse side.
100 Pa'anga Banknote
The $100 banknote in the 2023 series features His Majesty King Tupou VI, and the Royal Palace on the reverse side.
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2 Pa'anga Banknote
The $2 banknote in the 2015 series features His Majesty King Tupou VI, and the Whale Watching tourist attraction on the reverse side.
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5 Pa'anga Banknote
The $5 banknote in the 2015 series features His Majesty King Tupou VI, and the Ancient 'Otu Langi Tomb on the reverse side.
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10 Pa'anga Banknote
The $2 banknote in the 2015 series features His Majesty King Tupou VI, and Royal Cemetery at Mala'ekula on the reverse side.
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20 Pa'anga Banknote
The $20 banknote in the 2015 series features His Majesty King Tupou VI, and the Reserve Bank's building on the reverse side.
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50 Pa'anga Banknote
The $50 banknote in the 2015 series features His Majesty King Tupou VI, and the Royal Palace on the reverse side.
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100 Pa'anga Banknote
The $100 banknote in the 2015 series features His Majesty King Tupou VI, and the Vava'u Harbour on the reverse side.
1 Pa'anga Coin
The $1 coin in the 2015 series features His Late Majesty King George Tupou VI, and the Tonga Coat of Arms on the reverse side.
50 Seniti Coin
The 50 seniti coin in the 2015 series features His Majesty King Tupou VI, and the Milolua on the reverse side.
20 Seniti Coin
The 20 seniti coin in the 2015 series features His Majesty King Tupou VI, and the Kalia on the reverse side.
10 Seniti Coin
The 10 seniti coin in the 2015 series features His Majesty King Tupou VI, and Malau bird of Niuafo'ou on the reverse side.
5 Seniti Coin
The 5 seniti coin in the 2015 series features His Majesty King Tupou VI, and the Heilala flower on the reverse side.
2 Pa'anga Banknote
The $2 banknote in the 2008 series features His Majesty King George Tupou V, and the 'Ikale tahi players on the reverse side.
5 Pa'anga Banknote
The $5 banknote in the 2008 series features His Majesty King George Tupou V, and the 'Otu Langi Tomb on the reverse side.
10 Pa'anga Banknote
The $10 banknote in the 2008 series features His Majesty King George Tupou V, and Royal Cemetery at Mala'ekula on the reverse side.
20 Pa'anga Banknote
The $20 banknote in the 2008 series features His Majesty King George Tupou V, and the Reserve Bank's building on the reverse side.
50 Pa'anga Banknote
The $50 banknote in the 2008 series features His Majesty King George Tupou V, and the Royal Palace on the reverse side.
100 Pa'anga Banknote
The $100 banknote in the 2008 series features His Majesty King George Tupou V, and the 'Ikale tahi players on the reverse side.
The National Reserve Bank of Tonga (Reserve Bank) was established on 1 July 1989 as the central bank of Tonga.