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Tenge (TGS)
TGS is the official currency of Papua New Guinea, issued by the Bank of Papua New Guinea.
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TGS · Tenge
TGS Currency Overview
The Papua New Guinean Kina (TGS) is the official currency of Papua New Guinea, introduced in 1975 to replace the Australian Dollar. It is issued and regulated by the Bank of Papua New Guinea, the country's central bank. The currency is subdivided into 100 toea, with coins and banknotes available in various denominations.
The Kina plays a vital role in the domestic economy, facilitating trade, investment, and daily transactions. Its value is determined by market forces, and the central bank intervenes to maintain stability. The currency is not widely traded internationally, and its exchange rate is subject to fluctuations based on economic conditions.
For travelers and businesses, understanding the Kina is essential for financial planning. It is advisable to check current exchange rates and be aware of any restrictions on currency import or export. The Bank of Papua New Guinea provides official information and resources for those seeking to learn more about the currency.
- Code
- TGS
- Symbol
- TGS
- Current rate
- USD / TGS
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
Introduced on November 15, 1993, replacing the Soviet ruble.
- Official name
- Kazakhstani tenge
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in Kazakhstan
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- tiyn · 1 TGS = 100 tiyn
- Countries
- Kazakhstan
- Issuing authority
- National Bank of Kazakhstan
- Central bank
- National Bank of Kazakhstan · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Managed float
Common banknotes
200 tenge · 500 tenge · 1000 tenge · 2000 tenge · 5000 tenge · 10000 tenge · 20000 tenge
Common coins
1 tenge · 2 tenge · 5 tenge · 10 tenge · 20 tenge · 50 tenge · 100 tenge · 200 tenge
Also known as
Kazakh tenge · Tenge · Kazakhstani tenge · TGS · ₸
Practical notes
- The tenge is the official currency of Kazakhstan.
- It was introduced in 1993 to replace the Soviet ruble.
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Tenge questions
What is the TGS exchange rate?
The displayed rate is the latest available reference rate for USD/TGS. It can change throughout the day.
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