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Showing posts with label - Asia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label - Asia. Show all posts
Tuesday, 14 January 2020
SINGAPORE. The Portrait Series (4th Series)
The Portrait notes are the fourth series of currency notes launched on 9 September 1999. This series has only seven denominations as the $1 and $500 denominations of the Ship series were discontinued. The Portrait series marks the first time a portrait is featured as its main design theme. The use of portraits provide an opportunity to honour national figures who have made valuable contributions to Singapore. Mas
2 Dollars Singapore
First issued on: 9 September 1999 (Paper), 12 January 2006 (Polymer)
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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
Back: Kings Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) and Phra Buddha Loetla Nabhalai (Rama II)
Thailand 50 Baht
Back: Kings Nangklao (Rama III) and Mongkut (Rama IV)
Thailand 100 Baht
Front: King Maha Vajiralongkorn in the uniform of the commander of the Royal Thai Air Force
Back: Kings Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and Vajiravudh (Rama VI)
Thailand 500 Baht
Front: King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun in the Royal Thai Air Force uniform
Back: King Prajadhipok (King Rama VII) and His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol (King Rama VIII).
Thailand 1000 Baht
Thailand 1000 Baht
Front: King Maha Vajiralongkorn in the uniform of the commander of the Royal Thai Air Force
Back: Kings Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)
Monday, 10 September 2018
Monday, 16 April 2018
Indonesia. 2016 Indonesian Rupiah "National Heroes" Series Banknotes
Following the issuance of Presidential Decree No. 31 of 5 September 2016, Bank Indonesia introduced seven new banknote designs featuring national heroes.
2000 Rupiah
Front: Mohammad Hoesni Thamrin
Back: Piring dance and Sianok Canyon
5000 Rupiah
Front: Dr. K.H. Idham Chalid
Back: Gambyong dance and Mount Bromo
10000 Rupiah
Front: Frans Kaisiepo
Back: Pakarena dance and Wakatobi National Park
20000 Rupiah
Front: Dr. Gerungan Saul Samuel Jozias Ratulangi
Back: Gong dance and Derawan Islands
50000 Rupiah
Front: Dr. H. Djuanda Kartawijaya
Back: Legong dance and Komodo National Park
100000 Rupiah
Front: Dr. (H.C.) Ir. Soekarna and Dr. (H.C.) Drs. Mohammad Hatta
Back: Topeng Betawi dance and Raja Ampat Islands
Thursday, 12 April 2018
Cambodia. Current Series Banknotes
The riel (Khmer: រៀល; sign: ៛; code: KHR) is the currency of Cambodia. There have been two distinct riel, the first issued between 1953 and May 1975. Between 1975 and 1980, the country had no monetary system. A second currency, also named "riel", has been issued since March 20, 1980.
50 Riel banknote
Front: Banteay Srey Temple
Back: Dam
1000 Riel banknote
Front: Southern gate at Bayon
Back: Autonomous Port of Kampong Saom (Sihanoukville)
Thanks to Karmen!
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur 98' XVI Commonwealth Games - Commemorative Banknote
Bank Negara Malaysia in co-operation with Sukom Ninety Eight Berhad issued a new RM50 note to commemorate the Kuala Lumpur '98 XVI Commonwealth Games. This banknote was the first polymer banknote to be issued in Malaysia.
The design of the note portrays Malaysia as a world class sporting destination. The front features the portrait of the first Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the right and the Kuala Lumpur city skyline with prominent landmarks in the centre. The Look of the Commonwealth Games which features the stylised butterfly symbol and the gold-coloured Optical Variable Device (OVD) with the portrait of the first Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong in the clear window appears on the left. The logo of Bank Negara Malaysia appears in the other clear window on the right of the note. The Kuala Lumpur International Airport is featured as the central backdrop. To the right, the background design shows the artist's impression of the Multimedia Super Corridor connecting Kuala Lumpur City Centre to Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and the new Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The design on the back of the note shows the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in the centre. The logo of the Kuala Lumpur '98 XVI Commonwealth Games appears on the left of the note.
50 Ringgit
Malaysia. 60th Anniversary of the Signing of the Federation of Malaya Independence Agreement and His Majesty’s installation as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong - Commemorative Banknote
Bank Negara Malaysia is issuing commemorative banknotes in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary of the Signing of the Federation of Malaya Independence Agreement. These commemorative banknotes were launched by His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V at the Museum and Art Gallery, Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
These banknotes commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Federation of Malaya Independence Agreement signing in the year 1957. The commemorative banknotes honour the Council (later called Conference) of Rulers’ contribution towards the realisation of the Nation’s independence on 31 August 1957. The Agreement dated 5 August 1957 proclaiming the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as the Supreme Head of the Federation was signed by the Malay Council of Rulers from Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor and Terengganu with Sir Donald MacGillivray, the High Commissioner of the Federation of Malaya who represented Queen Elizabeth II. The Agreement became a historical constitutional evidence for the independence of the Federation of Malaya. Source
60 Ringgit
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Sunday, 18 February 2018
Thailand. Commemorative Banknotes in Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
According to a press release dated 20 July 2017, Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob announced the Bank of Thailand’s intention to issue a new family of banknotes designed to commemorate King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The new notes are like the preceding issues, but with different backs.
20 Baht
Front: The portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the Royal House of Chakri gown.
Back: The early life of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej
50 Baht
50 Baht
Front: The portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the Royal House of Chakri gown.
Back: H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s royal ceremonies and duties during the early time of his accession to the throne.
100 Baht
Front: The portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the Royal House of Chakri gown.
Back: H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s kindness through royal duties in rural areas.
1000 Baht
Front: The portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the Royal House of Chakri gown.

Back: The late reign of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the beloved King of Thai people.
1000 Baht
Front: The portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the Royal House of Chakri gown.
Back: The late reign of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the beloved King of Thai people.
From my recent trip to Satun, Thailand. I'm missing 500Baht.
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