About Banknote Series 16
Compiled from partner sources; under review and editing by our team.
Translated from Thai by AI and not yet reviewed by our team. Names and royal titles may need correction.
History
The design concept honors the Thai monarchs of the Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Thonburi and Rattanakosin periods, who performed royal duties of great benefit to the nation.
Denomination: 1000 Baht
Size: 7.20 x 16.20 cm
Issue announced: dated 24 June 2015 (B.E. 2558)
Date of issue: 21 August 2015 (B.E. 2558)
Principal image, obverse: Portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) wearing the Maha Chakri Dynasty academic-style robe (Khruy Maha Chakri Borom Ratchawong)
Principal image, reverse: Portrait of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), Phra Piya Maharat (the Beloved Great King); the equestrian monument of King Chulalongkorn; the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall; and a scene of the abolition of slavery
Denomination: 500 Baht
Size: 7.20 x 15.60 cm
Issue announced: dated 27 December 2013 (B.E. 2556)
Date of issue: 12 May 2014 (B.E. 2557)
Principal image, obverse: Portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) wearing the Maha Chakri Dynasty academic-style robe (Khruy Maha Chakri Borom Ratchawong)
Principal image, reverse: The monument of King Phutthayotfa Chulalok the Great (Rama I); Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm (Wat Pho); and Phra Sumen Fort
Denomination: 100 Baht
Size: 7.20 x 15.00 cm
Issue announced: dated 24 December 2014 (B.E. 2557)
Date of issue: 26 February 2015 (B.E. 2558)
Principal image, obverse: Portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) wearing the Maha Chakri Dynasty academic-style robe (Khruy Maha Chakri Borom Ratchawong)
Principal image, reverse: Portrait of King Taksin the Great; a scene of the King persuading the people to unite in the fight to regain independence; the throne hall of the Thonburi Royal Palace; the monument of King Taksin on horseback going to war; and Wichai Prasit Fort
Denomination: 50 Baht
Size: 7.20 x 14.40 cm
Issue announced: dated 24 June 2011 (B.E. 2554)
Date of issue: 18 January 2012 (B.E. 2555)
Principal image, obverse: Portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) wearing the Maha Chakri Dynasty academic-style robe (Khruy Maha Chakri Borom Ratchawong)
Principal image, reverse: The monument of King Naresuan the Great pouring the libation water (Thaksinothok); a mural painting of the King wielding his sword and leading troops to attack a Burmese camp; the monument at the Don Chedi Memorial; and the Chedi Chai Mongkhon at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province
Denomination: 20 Baht
Size: 7.20 x 13.80 cm
Issue announced: dated 2 November 2012 (B.E. 2555)
Date of issue: 1 April 2013 (B.E. 2556)
Principal image, obverse: Portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) wearing the Maha Chakri Dynasty academic-style robe (Khruy Maha Chakri Borom Ratchawong)
Principal image, reverse: The monument of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great; a scene of the invention of the Thai script; the Ramkhamhaeng Inscription (Stone Inscription No. 1); the Sukhothai (Lai Sue Thai) script; a scene of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great receiving petitions from the people; the bell; and Sangkhalok ceramic ware