The 500 Thai baht was issued by the Bank of Thailand to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) in 1996. It has a color combination of green and gold and is printed on polymer. Its obverse side features the Royal Garuda emblem, the royal ceremonial emblem of the Golden Jubilee, a kinnon, a Rama IX hologram, and a portrait of a seated Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). Its reverse side shows the Rama IX hologram, a dam, farmers in a field, and a different portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej. Because it is a polymer banknote, it does not have a security thread. However, it has a shadow image of the Royal Garuda emblem. It measures 171 mm x 91 mm and bear the signatures of Surakiart Sathirathai and Vijit Supinit. This commemorative specimen banknote is in uncirculated condition and comes in a folder-card.