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Tongan Pa'anga (TOP) Profile

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T$ (sometimes PT)

Subunit: 
1/100 seniti (symbol: c)
Coins freq used: 
5c, 10c, 20c, 50c
Coins rarely used: 
1c, 2c
Banknotes freq used: 
T$1, T$2, T$5, T$10, T$20, T$50, T$100
Banknotes rarely used: 
 
Central bank: 
National Reserve Bank of Tonga ( www.reservebank.to)
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Users:

The Tongan Pa'anga (TOP) is the official currency of Tonga. It is the legal tender used for all transactions within the country.

History:

The Pa'anga was first introduced in 1967, replacing the Tongan Pound, after Tonga's currency reform to decimalize its monetary system.

Tonga is a constitutional monarchy and has been one of the few countries in the South Pacific region to maintain its independence throughout its history.

Coins and Banknotes:

The Tongan Pa'anga is subdivided into 100 seniti.

Coins:

Coins currently in circulation are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 seniti, as well as 1 and 2 Pa'anga.

Banknotes:

The most commonly used banknotes are 5, 10, 20, and 50 Pa'anga.

Each banknote typically features important cultural, historical symbols, and landmarks of Tonga.