Friday 14 December 2018

Thailand. Series 17 Banknotes

In 2018, the Bank of Thailand announced a new family of banknotes featuring a portrait of its current king, Maha Vajiralongkorn. The main colors and dimensions of the notes are the same as before, with the back designs featuring images of the Kings of Thailand from past to present. The 20, 50 and 100 baht banknotes were issued on Chakri Memorial Day, April 6, 2018. The final two denominations, 500 and 1,000 baht were issued on the anniversary of the birth of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, July 28, 2018.

Thailand 20 Baht
Thailand 20 Baht banknote
Front: King Maha Vajiralongkorn in the uniform of the commander of the Royal Thai Air ForceThailand 20 Baht banknote
Back: Kings Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) and Phra Buddha Loetla Nabhalai (Rama II)

Thailand 50 Baht
Thailand 50 Baht Banknote
Front: King Maha Vajiralongkorn in the uniform of the commander of the Royal Thai Air Force
Thailand 50 Baht Banknote
Back: Kings Nangklao (Rama III) and Mongkut (Rama IV)

Thailand 100 Baht
Thailand 100 Baht Banknote
Front: King Maha Vajiralongkorn in the uniform of the commander of the Royal Thai Air Force
Thailand 100 Baht Banknote
Back: Kings Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and Vajiravudh (Rama VI)

Thailand 500 Baht
Thailand 500 Baht banknote
Front: King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun in the Royal Thai Air Force uniform
Thailand 500 Baht banknote
Back: King Prajadhipok (King Rama VII) and His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol (King Rama VIII).

Thailand 1000 Baht
Thailand 1000 Baht Banknote
Front: King Maha Vajiralongkorn in the uniform of the commander of the Royal Thai Air Force
Thailand 1000 Baht Banknote
Back: Kings Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)