Papua New Guinea

The obverse is dominated by the National Parliament building, designed in Haus Tambaran style, with its steep triangular façade rising vertically and covered in carved indigenous motifs. This structure forms a fixed visual axis across the series, giving immediate recognition through its monumental and symbolic architecture.

Traditional wealth objects are rendered with clarity and separation. Kina shells and toea shells appear as circular forms, while the curved boar tusk is engraved with precise contour, each element presented as a distinct cultural artifact rather than decorative background.

Reverse compositions introduce movement and navigation. The Hiri Moale lakatoi canoe stretches across the surface with multiple sail masts in linear alignment, paired with the Bird of Paradise (Kumul), whose elongated tail plumes are engraved with fine, flowing linework, emphasizing form and motion.

The polymer substrate defines the physical experience. Transparent windows, smooth plastic surfaces, and sharply separated color zones create a layered structure where each object remains clearly isolated and readable.