Name; Territory of Papua & New Guinea.

Region; British Pacific Islands.

Constitutional status at time of issue; An Australian-administered territory consisting of a union between Papua & New Guinea.Papua & New Guinea was granted a measure of self government in the 1970's under the name of the 'Territory of Papua New Guinea'.Papua New Guinea became independent in 1975.

Capital; Port Moresby.

Currency systems; 12 Pence = 1 Shilling,20 Shillings = 1 Pound. (to 1966).
100 Cents = 1 Dollar (1966-75).


The postal orders of Papua & New Guinea are of the Australian design,but the prefix letter 'P' in the serial number is the distinctive code for this issue.