| Circulating Note Issued 2006 Governor - Leonard Wilson Kamit, CBE Treasury - Simon Tosali |
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| Bird of Paradise - Coat of Arms | ||
| The birds of paradise are mainly found in
Australasia regions of eastern Indonesia,
Papua New Guinea and northeastern Australia.
The birds of paradise are best known for
the striking plumage possessed by the male
of most species, which are used in courtship
displays in order to attract females. Many
species also have highly elongated and elaborate
feathers extending from the tail, wings or
head. Despite this extravagant plumage, they
are anatomically among the most primitive
songbirds. In Papua New Guinea, the natives
often use bird of paradise plumes in their
dress and rituals. The above notes are all issued with letter prefix 'BP', which is also the initials of one of the Deputy Governors of Bank of Papua New Guinea, Benny Popoitai. |
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| Boar's Head | ||
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