(Bangkok, 1st) The Bank of Thailand will issue new banknotes in denominations of 50 baht and 100 baht, which are expected to enter circulation starting November 21 this year.
Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput announced on Friday (August 29) that the new notes will be printed using a special polymer material that is more resistant to moisture and dirt, making them more durable, safer, and also reducing negative environmental impact.
He stated that the previously issued 20 baht notes were also printed with this special polymer material, which successfully extended the lifespan of the notes to an average of eight years—four times longer than paper banknotes—effectively lowering production costs and resource consumption.
The central bank expects that, after the launch of the latest versions of the 50 baht and 100 baht notes, at least 350 million fewer new notes will be needed each year to replace worn-out currency.
The new polymer notes will retain the overall design of the existing paper notes but will adopt advanced technology to enhance anti-counterfeiting features. Among them, special color-shifting ink will be used, which changes color when the note is tilted, to help distinguish genuine notes.
In addition, the new notes feature enhanced tactile identification functions, including braille embossed symbols indicating denominations, and raised slanted lines printed on both sides of the note, making them easier for the visually impaired to identify and use.
After the new notes enter circulation, the existing 50 baht and 100 baht paper notes will remain valid for use.
Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput announced on Friday (August 29) that the new notes will be printed using a special polymer material that is more resistant to moisture and dirt, making them more durable, safer, and also reducing negative environmental impact.
He stated that the previously issued 20 baht notes were also printed with this special polymer material, which successfully extended the lifespan of the notes to an average of eight years—four times longer than paper banknotes—effectively lowering production costs and resource consumption.
The central bank expects that, after the launch of the latest versions of the 50 baht and 100 baht notes, at least 350 million fewer new notes will be needed each year to replace worn-out currency.
The new polymer notes will retain the overall design of the existing paper notes but will adopt advanced technology to enhance anti-counterfeiting features. Among them, special color-shifting ink will be used, which changes color when the note is tilted, to help distinguish genuine notes.
In addition, the new notes feature enhanced tactile identification functions, including braille embossed symbols indicating denominations, and raised slanted lines printed on both sides of the note, making them easier for the visually impaired to identify and use.
After the new notes enter circulation, the existing 50 baht and 100 baht paper notes will remain valid for use.