On June 20, 2024 the Governor of the Bank of Thailand announced that King Rama X had given the authorization to print and issue new commemorative banknotes. These new banknotes commemorate the King’s Birthday which falls on July 28. The issuance of these banknotes allows the Thai public and collectors to honor and commemorate the event. The Bank of Thailand is no stranger to the issuance of commemorative banknotes. Let’s look at a few commemorative banknotes in the similar style as this new release. Read along to learn about the new commemorative Thai 100 Baht banknote.
In 2016 a Thailand 70 Baht banknote was issued to commemorate the 70th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadejs accession to the throne. These vertical notes were packaged and sold with a pamphlet for 100 baht each. The obverse side features the King in full royal regalia which included the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao breast chain, and right beside him, the Royal Garuda emblem as registration device. The reverse side shows the young King in full regalia holding the Sword of Victory, with the Phuttan Kanchanasinghat Throne in the background.
Also in 2029 the Bank of Thailand introduced the Thailand 1,000 Baht to commemorate the Royal Coronation Ceremony of 2019. The obverse features a diety and 10 pikul flowers, the royal seal, a green-to-gold SPARK Orbital stylized pikul flower, the Royal Garuda emblem, and Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun wearing the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the Royal House of Chakra gown with the Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri, and the Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao breast chain. The reverse of the paper bill depicts the Royal Garuda emblem and vignettes of the royal coronation ceremony. The banknote bears a watermark that reflects Rama Vs monogram.
The new commemorative Thai 100 Baht, 2024 follows the same vertical and color design as the two examples mentioned above. It’s made of polymer and colored in gold and comes in a vertical formal. The obverse side of the banknote shows a large portrait of King Rama X alongside floral patterns. In the upper right hand corner is an see through window with the design of the Thai coat of arms. On the reverse side is another image of King Rama X but, standing and wielding a sword. There will be 10 million banknotes printed and all of them are legal tender. What do you think about this new release?
Source:
https://www.bot.or.th/th/our-roles/banknotes/History-and-Series-of-Banknote-And-Commemorative/banknotes-commerorative/Commemorative_K10_K6th.html
https://www.bot.or.th/en/news-and-media/news/news-20240620.html
