The inscriptions along the rim: title of state, in the center - coat of arms, below - the year of minting.

The kina is the currency of Papua New Guinea. It is divided in 100 toea. The 1 toea and 2 toea coins ceased to be legal tender on 19 April 2007.

In the center: Birdwing Butterfly, denomination.

 The Birdwing (Ornithoptera Paradisea), one of the largest and most colourful butterflies in the world is found in the lowland tropical forests of Papua New Guinea.