According to Acting Central Bank Governor Benny Popoitai, the notes in question were, in fact, old notes that were still in circulation.
The validity of the notes in question has also been confirmed via public notice by Bank of PNG, the regulator and wholesale supplier of currency to banks.
In a statement, Kina Bank said they will also be assisting BPNG to circulate these notices to the public through its branch and ATM network.
