Melanesia
Papua New Guinea (PNG)
9 series · 24 pieces · 9 with images
13% of Papua New Guinea pieces in collection (3 / 24)
Series complete 1 · partial 1 · wanted 7 · of 9 series
StatusCurrent state
CapitalPort Moresby
LanguageEnglish, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Currencykina
First emission18 August 1976
Scouting since1926
AssociationThe Scout Association of Papua New Guinea
The issuing authority
Papua New Guinea issued its first postage stamps in 1952. Post PNG is the postal administration. The capital is Port Moresby. Current issues are denominated in kina.
Scouting
The national Scout organisation is The Scout Association of Papua New Guinea, with origins in 1926. It is the body recognised by the World Organization of the Scout Movement (member since 1976). The association is for boys; Girl Guiding is organised separately.
