Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

kina

noun
/ˈkiːnə/
Definition
The kina is the currency of Papua New Guinea.
Examples
  • She exchanged her dollars for kina before traveling to Papua New Guinea.
  • The price of the book is 25 kina.
  • After the transaction, he had a handful of kina notes.
Meaning
The term ‘kina’ refers to the primary unit of currency used in Papua New Guinea. It is subdivided into 100 toea.
Synonyms
  • currency
  • money
  • legal tender