Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

toea

currency
/ˈtoʊə/
Definition
A unit of currency in Papua New Guinea, equal to one hundredth of a kina.
Examples
  • The price of the snack was only 50 toea.
  • He saved up enough to buy a new shirt for 100 toea.
  • After exchanging his US dollars, he received 200 toea in return.
Meaning
The toea is the smallest denomination of currency in Papua New Guinea, used primarily for everyday transactions.
Synonyms
  • Kina
  • Currency of Papua New Guinea