50th Independence Anniversary King's Medal
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| 50th Independence Anniversary King's Medal | |
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| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Presented by | The Governor-General of Papua New Guinea |
| First award | 2025 |
| Instituted by | Charles III, King of Papua New Guinea |
| Total | 3,000 |
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The 50th Independence Anniversary King's Medal is a commemorative medal to be awarded in 2025 to mark the 50th anniversary of the independence of Papua New Guinea on 16 September 1975.
The medal program was announced by the Governor-General of Papua New Guinea, Sir Bob Dadae, at Government House on 2 December 2024. The governor-general said that Charles III, King of Papua New Guinea, had approved the medal to honour and recognize Papua New Guineans who have made significant contributions to the country over the past 50 years.[1]
The medal is in a round, gold-plated design. The obverse features a crowned effigy of King Charles III facing left, circumscribed by the inscription KING CHARLES III • PAPUA NEW GUINEA, with the year 2025 below the effigy. The reverse shows the royal cypher CIIIR surmounted by the Royal Crown, with the words 50th INDEPENDENCE • PAPUA NEW GUINEA and the dates 1975–2025 encircling the cypher.[2]
The medal's ribbon includes red, gold, and black stripes.[3]
The King's medal will be presented in a complete set that includes the regular medal, a miniature, and a ribbon bar.[3]
Eligibility
To be eligible for the King's medal, a person must meet the following criteria:[4]
1. At least 25 years of meaningful service or contributions to Papua New Guinea.
2. Significant contributions in one or more of the following areas:
- Economic Development and Business
- Social Welfare
- Education and Training
- Health
- Environment and Conservation
- Culture and Tradition
- Church and Religion
- Sports
- Music and Entertainment
- Political (from LLG level to National Level)
- Community Services
- Disciplinary Forces
3. Exhibited credibility and strong leadership qualities, and mentored or inspired others to contribute to nation building.
4. Maintained a high standard of dignity, integrity and professionalism, and shown unwavering commitment to the values and principles of Papua New Guinea.