How to order Papua New Guinean Kina
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Order your Papua New Guinean Kina online via our click & collect currency service. Choose your collection date and pick up from your local M&S store's bureau de change.
Click & collect Papua New Guinean Kina in just 60 seconds.*
*Subject to availability.
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Buy Papua New Guinean Kina in person from your nearest M&S store. With locations nationwide - many open seven days a week and late into the evening - you can buy your Travel Money at your convenience.
Why buy Papua New Guinean Kina from M&S Travel Money?
Planning a trip of a lifetime to Papua New Guinea? Get ready with M&S Travel Money, the easy way to exchange currencies. We offer:
- Stores open 7 days a week.**
- A choice of collection options.
- A buy back service for you to exchange leftover currency.
**Store opening hours vary.
What you need to know about the Papua New Guinean Kina currency
Papua New Guinea Kina, also known by its currency code PGK and symbol K, is the official currency of Papua New Guinea. Each Kina is divided into 100 Toea.
PGK is available in both coins and banknotes, including:
Coins:
5 Toea, 10 Toea, 20 Toea, 50 Toea, K1
Banknotes:
K2 (Kina), K5 , K10, K20, K50, K100
You can buy Papua New Guinean Kina online using M&S Travel Money's click & collect service.
Please note not all denominations are available to exchange.
How to sell Papua New Guinean Kina back to M&S Travel Money
Do you have spare Papua New Guinean Kina? We can buy back foreign currency from you.
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Guide to Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is a bucket list destination. Towering mountains, dense rainforests, and pristine beaches create a landscape as diverse as its culture.
Trek the legendary Kokoda Track, dive among colourful coral reefs, or witness the spectacular sing-sing festivals, where tribes gather in vibrant dress to share their music and dance. Nature lovers can spot exotic birds of paradise, while adventure seekers can explore remote villages untouched by time.
Papua New Guinea isn't for the ordinary traveller - it's for those who crave the undiscovered. Whether paddling along jungle rivers, hiking volcanic slopes, or sharing a meal with local people, every moment here is a journey into the unknown.
You can check the latest GBP to PGK exchange rate using our currency converter.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can use bank cards in Papua New Guinea, but you should always travel with cash PGK. In rural areas with limited access to card machines, businesses typically operate on a cash-only basis, and using credit and debit cards abroad risks fees, charges, and unfavourable exchange rates.
Papua New Guinea is a fairly inexpensive place for tourists. Expect to pay roughly the following:
- Meal at an inexpensive restaurant: K45.00 (£8.87)
- Meal for two at a mid-range restaurant: K200 (£39.44)
- Domestic beer: K12.50 (£2.47)
- Cup of coffee: K8.67 (£1.71)
- Bottle of water K3.33 (£.66)
Check out the current GBP to PGK exchange rate by using our currency converter.
Besides the Papua New Guinean Kina, no other foreign currency is accepted in Papua New Guinea.
UK passport holders must apply for a visa online before visiting Papua New Guinea.
For more information regarding Papua New Guinea’s entry requirements, visit GOV.UK.
Although tipping isn't mandatory, it's still appreciated.
English is one of the main languages spoken in Papua New Guinea. You might also hear:
- Tok sign language
- Tok Pisin
- Hiri Motu
Papua New Guinea is generally considered a safe place for tourists to visit. However, it's important to check government advice at GOV.UK before departing.
The dry season - May to October - is the best time to visit Papua New Guinea. There's less humidity and a lower chance of rainfall.
Other popular currencies
If you’re planning a future holiday or a trip that takes in multiple destinations, these other currencies may be useful: