Bank of Thailand to print 20 million banknotes of 70-baht
The Bank of Thailand has printed 20 million banknotes of 70-baht denomination to celebrate His Majesty the King’s 70th anniversary of accession to the throne.
Mr. Veerathai Santiprabhob, Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT), unveiled a 70-Baht commemorative banknote to celebrate the Seventieth Anniversary Celebrations of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne 9th June 2016.
The BOT will issue 20 million commemorative banknotes to celebrate this auspicious occasion.
The BOT will issue 20 million commemorative banknotes to celebrate this auspicious occasion.
Central Bank governor Veerathai Santipraphob said that the new banknotes would be allocated to commercial banks for distribution to members of the public who are interested to exchange them for keeping.
He believes that 20 million notes are sufficient to meet demand and there will be no additional printing.
The front of the banknote depicts the portrait of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the uniform of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the Royal House of Chakri gown with the Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri, and the Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao breast chain.