All the banknotes in this series have the same sizes.

The designs on the 50 pa'anga banknote

On the front of the banknote, it features His Majesty King Tupou VI as the current monarch.

The banknote also incorporates the Tokelau Feletoa kupesi, showcasing our Tongan identity. On the bottom-right corner of the banknote sits the Tongan Coat of Arms.

The Royal Palace of the Kingdom of Tonga is featured on the reverse side of the 50 Pa'anga banknote. The Royal Palace is the official residence of the King of Tonga and is located in the heart of Nuku’alofa. Built in 1867, the palace has maintained its wooden structure over the years. The palace is not open to the public.

Security Features

It is easy to tell if the cash in your hands is genuine. Learn how you can distinguish genuine banknotes from fake ones through our interactive banknotes below and our downloadable brochure.

• 2015 Currency Series Brochure PDF • 1,165 KB
  

Feature	Reference	Information
Intaglio (Raised) ink		Feel the raised ink by running your fingers over the words "Kingdom of Tonga" and the note values.
Color Changing Thread		The thread on the 50 pa'anga banknote shows as a window on the front of the note but as a more solid silver on the reverse side. Tilt the note and you can see the national medal.
Watermarks		When you hold the note up to the light, you will see the watermark portrait of His Majesty the King together with a lighter area reading ‘NRBT’.
Printed Text		On the 50 and 100 pa'anga, there is a much wider silver thread that shows as a solid line together with images of the national medal when held up to the light. There is also a clear window visible in the centre of these 2 notes.
Ultra Violet Reaction	When held under an ultraviolet (UV) light, areas of the note will glow yellow.
Image Alignment	There is an area of print on the front of each not that lines up perfectly with a cross on the bank of the note.