Obverse: the obverse depicts the national coat of arms of Papua New Guinea featuring a bird of paradise with spread wings above a traditional ceremonial spear and kundu drum. The year of issue, 2011, appears below.
Reverse: the reverse features a magnificent bird of paradise perched among its elaborate ornamental feathers. The inscription “Bird of Paradise” appears above, while the denomination “5$” is shown below.
About the coin: birds of paradise are national symbols of Papua New Guinea and are regarded as some of the most beautiful birds in the world. Most known species inhabit New Guinea, where their vibrant plumage and extraordinary courtship displays have made them icons of the region’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage.
