Banknote Tonga 2 Pa Anga - King Tupou VI - 2023 - UNC- Series A0

The 2 pa?anga banknote from Tonga, issued in 2023 (series A0), is printed on a light red background and measures 150 × 70 mm. On its front, there is a portrait of King Tupou VI in a medallion, accompanied by the kingdom's coat of arms. The inscriptions are in English and Tongan, affirming the national identity and monetary authority.

The back illustrates a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) leaping out of the water, recalling the cultural and environmental importance of this species for the archipelago. The texts are also in English and Tongan.

The banknote incorporates a 1.4 mm wide windowed security thread with the demetalized inscription 'NRBT', as well as a watermark depicting King Tupou VI and an electrotype 'NRBT', guaranteeing its authenticity and protection against counterfeiting.