THAI COINS & BANK NOTES

The baht (Thai: บาท, sign: ฿; code: THB) is the currency of Thailand. It is subdivided into 100 satang (สตางค์). The issuance of currency is the responsibility of the Bank of Thailand.

The 10-Baht coin
      The standard 10-Baht coin is a silver ring with a brass center. The coin replaced a 10-Baht bill in the early 1990's but you still run across bills from time to time.
The back of the standard 10-Baht coin depicts Wat Arun, but there are numerous commemorative versions of the coin in circulation. At times, it seems as though the Kanchanapisek version is more common than the standard coin

Five-Baht Coin
      The Five-Baht coin is slightly smaller than the 10-Baht piece. The reverse features Wat Benjamabophit. There's also a Kanchanapisek version of this coin.
One-Baht Coin
      The one-Baht coin is silver and slightly larger than a US cent. Like the five and ten-Baht coins, there's also a Kanchanapisek version commonly found.
The back of the one-Baht coin displays the chedis of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
50-Satang Coin
      The 50-Satang (one-half of one Baht) piece is a small brass coin about the size of a US dime. The back features the chedi at Wat Prathat Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai.
25-Satang Coin
      The 25-Satang piece is a tiny brass coin. Both the 25- and 50-Satang coins are rather useless. Once received they are almost impossible to get rid of. Tourists will rarely encounter either coin, since they are mostly used in supermarkets and convenience stores. Shops and restaurants work in full-Baht prices only.

20 Baht Bank Note Denomination
      Fronting this banknote is the portrait of His majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the reigning monarch, in the uniform of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. On the back is the portrait of his majesty Ananda Mahidon (King Rama VIII). The banknote is green in color. Issuance announced on February 12, 2003 and redeemed starting Monday March 3, 2003.   
50 Baht Bank Note Denomination
      Fronting this banknote is a portrait of his majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the reigning monarch, in the uniform of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces as well as the Royal Initial Emblem of his majesty. An image of the King “Phor Por Ror” is on the back with the classical thai design “ Dok Loi”. The banknote is blue in color. Issuance announced on February 12, 2003 and redeemed starting Monday March 3, 2003.   
100 Baht Bank Note Denomination
      Fronting this Bank Note is a portrait of his majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the reigning monarch, in the uniform of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and the Royal Initial Emblem of the King “Phor Por Ror”. The back features a portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej & the classical thai design “Prajumyan”. This Bank Note color is red, dark red and yellow. Issuance announced on September 5, 2005 and redeemed starting October, 21, 2003.    
500 Baht Bank Note Denomination
      Fronting this Bank Note is a portrait of his majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the reigning monarch, in the uniform of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. On the back is a portrait of the Royal Statue of his majesty King Nangklao (King Rama III). The Bank Note is purple with intaglio and offset printing techniques. Issuance announced on July 24, 2001 and redeemed starting on August, 1, 2001.
1000 baht Bank Note Denomination
      Fronting this Bank Note is a portrait of his majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the reigning monarch, in the uniform of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. On the back is a portrait of his majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej while performing royal activities. There is also a drawing depicting the Pa Sak Jolasid Dam. The Bank Note is dark brown printed on an orange & violet-pink background over a multicolor elaborate design. Issuance announced on September 1, 1999 and redeemed starting on November, 1, 1999.

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