Showing posts with label - Asia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label - Asia. Show all posts

Tuesday, 14 January 2020

BRUNEI. 2011 Series

1 Ringgit Brunei
1 Ringgit Brunei banknote
1 Ringgit Brunei banknote

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
2 Dollars Singapore banknote
2 Dollars Singapore banknote

First issued on: 9 September 1999 (Paper), 12 January 2006 (Polymer)

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)

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.

1000 Rupiah Indonesia banknote
1000 Rupiah Indonesia banknote
 From Lia received on 9/7/2018. Thank you so much! Completed set!
2000 Rupiah 
2000 Rupiah Indonesia banknote
Front: Mohammad Hoesni Thamrin
2000 Rupiah Indonesia banknote
Back: Piring dance and Sianok Canyon

5000 Rupiah
5000 Rupiah Indonesia banknote
Front: Dr. K.H. Idham Chalid
5000 Rupiah Indonesia banknote
Back: Gambyong dance and Mount Bromo

10000 Rupiah
10000 Rupiah Indonesia banknote
Front: Frans Kaisiepo
10000 Rupiah Indonesia banknote
Back: Pakarena dance and Wakatobi National Park

20000 Rupiah
20000 Rupiah Indonesia banknote
Front: Dr. Gerungan Saul Samuel Jozias Ratulangi
20000 Rupiah Indonesia banknote
Back: Gong dance and Derawan Islands

50000 Rupiah
50000 Rupiah Indonesia banknote
Front: Dr. H. Djuanda Kartawijaya
50000 Rupiah Indonesia banknote
Back: Legong dance and Komodo National Park

100000 Rupiah
100000 Rupiah Indonesia banknote
Front: Dr. (H.C.) Ir. Soekarna and Dr. (H.C.) Drs. Mohammad Hatta
100000 Rupiah Indonesia banknote
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
50 Riel Cambodia banknote
Front: Banteay Srey Temple 
50 Riel Cambodia banknote
Back: Dam

1000 Riel banknote
1000 Riel Cambodia banknote
Front: Southern gate at Bayon
1000 Riel Cambodia banknote
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
50 Ringgit Malaysia. Commonwealth Games
50 Ringgit Malaysia. Commonwealth Games

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
60 Ringgit Malaysia Commemorative Banknote
60 Ringgit Malaysia Commemorative Banknote

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.

Commemorative Banknotes in Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

20 Baht 
 20 Baht Thailand Commorative Banknote
Front: ​The portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the Royal House of Chakri gown.
 20 Baht Thailand Commorative Banknote
Back:​ The early life of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej

50 Baht
50 Baht Thailand Commorative Banknote
Front:​ The portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the Royal House of Chakri gown.
50 Baht Thailand Commorative Banknote
Back: ​H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s royal ceremonies and duties during the early time of his accession to the throne.

100 Baht
100 Baht Thailand Commorative Banknote
Front: ​The portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the Royal House of Chakri gown.
100 Baht Thailand Commorative Banknote
Back: H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s kindness through royal duties in rural areas.

1000 Baht
1000 Baht Thailand Commorative Banknote
Front: ​The portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the Royal House of Chakri gown.
1000 Baht Thailand Commorative Banknote
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.