1 / 2

Specimen Note Tonga – 1 Paʻanga (1978) DIM 70 AED

Name: Specimen Note Tonga – 1 Paʻanga (1978) DIM 70 AED
Price: 70 AED
Availability: InStock

AED 70

tarek

4.4

581 items live

Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 17th March 2026

Description

📌 General Information

Country: Tonga

Denomination: 1 Paʻanga

Date: 1 August 1978

Catalog Number: Pick #19cs (Specimen)

Condition (as graded): Choice Uncirculated 64 (PMG/graded holder)

Serial Number: 010657 (specimen format with asterisks)

Printer: Typically printed by Thomas De La Rue (UK)

👑 Design Features (Front)

Portrait:

King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV on the right side

Center:

Denomination “PAʻANGA” with guilloché patterns

Left Side:

National coat of arms of Tonga featuring symbols of Christianity, monarchy, and unity

Text:

“PULEʻANGA ʻO TONGA” (Government of Tonga)

“PAʻANGA ʻE TAHA” (One Paʻanga)

🔴 Specimen Mark

Bold red “SPECIMEN” overprint across the center

Used for:

Printing archives

Bank reference samples

Collectors (not for circulation)

🎨 Color & Style

Dominant colors: Green, brown, and olive tones

Intricate security guilloché patterns typical of high-quality banknote printing

Classic engraved portrait style

🔐 Security Features

Watermark (usually portrait or crest depending on issue)

Fine line engraving to prevent counterfeiting

Serial numbers with prefix symbols (010657)

Specimen overprint instead of normal circulation features

💰 Collector Value (Approximate)

Specimen notes are more valuable than regular issues

Estimated value range:

💵 $80 – $200+ USD depending on demand and grading

Your note being Choice Uncirculated 64 increases desirability

⭐ Interesting Facts

The Paʻanga was introduced in 1967, replacing the Tongan pound

King Tupou IV ruled Tonga from 1965 to 2006

Specimen notes like this are not legal tender but highly collectible