What Currency Does Papua New Guinea Use?
Exchange rate (approximate):
1 USD ≈ 4.394 PGK
1 GBP ≈ 5.8905 PGK
Rates are indicative (July 2026) and change daily. Always check live rates before travelling. Rates by Exchange Rate API.
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Papua New Guinea uses the Papua New Guinean kina (currency code: PGK, symbol: K).
Papua New Guinea currency — FAQ
What is the currency of Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea uses the Papua New Guinean kina (PGK).
What is the Papua New Guinean kina symbol?
The symbol for the Papua New Guinean kina is K.
Can I use US dollars in Papua New Guinea?
The official currency of Papua New Guinea is the Papua New Guinean kina. While USD may be accepted in some tourist areas, it is recommended to use local currency.
What is the exchange rate for Papua New Guinea?
Approximately 1 USD = 4.394 PGK. Rates change daily — always check before travelling.
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