Tonga Pa'anga
TOP
The money
The official currency in Tonga is pa’anga - abbreviated to TOP. 1 Pa’anga is subdivided into 100 seniti. The term ‘hau’ refers to a denomination of 100 pa’anga but is not used in everyday life. In Tonga the pa’anga is referred to as ‘dollar’ in English. The pa’anga is not convertible and is pegged to the AUD, NZD, USD and JPY. The pa’anga – issued by the National Reserve Bank of Tonga - was introduced in 1967 and replaced the pound. The most commonly used bills for the Tongan pa’anga are the 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 notes.
- Currency
- Tonga Pa'anga
- Code
- TOP
- Symbol
- T$
- One Australian dollar
- 1.6231 TOP
Bank notes
- T$1
- T$2
- T$5
- T$10
- T$20
- T$50
- T$100
Coins
- 1¢
- 2¢
- 5¢
- 10¢
- 20¢
- 50¢
- T$1
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in Tonga
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | T$ | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 100 | A$61.61 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 1 | A$0.62 |
| Bottle of water | 1.7 | A$1.05 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 1.6231 TOP, our online rate as at 7 Sep 2026, 14:27. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
How much to take
Set the trip and the calculator prices it in TOP, using the same rate as the figures above.