Here I have posted a commemorative banknote of 100 baht, together with a 50 baht coin, celebrating the 150th year of the establishment of the Ministry of Finance.
The Ministry of Finance of Thailand (MOF) was established on 14 April 1875. The MOF is a cabinet ministry responsible for overseeing Thailand's public finance, including taxation, the treasury, government properties and state-owned enterprises. In addition to these, it is also responsible for regulating the financial sector, providing loan guarantees and ensuring the government's financial stability.
According to the Bank of Thailand's website, this note was issued on 1st April 2025.
The design for this note, both front and back is the same as the current series (17th), first issued in 2017.
Front - The designs on the front are the same as the current series of the 100 baht note. The portrait of the
current King of Thailand, King Rama X in his Air Force Marshal uniform. At the bottom of the note, the following commemorative text inscription in Thai are printed: -
๑๕0 ปี กระทรวงการคลัง วันที ๑๔ เมษายน พุทธศักราช ๒๕๖๘
"150th year of the Ministry of Finance, April 14, 2025"
Signatures
Minister of Finance - Pichai Chunhavajira
Governor - Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput
Date - April 14, 2025
Watermark - King Rama X and electrotype 100
Size - 150.5mm x 72.5mm
King Rama V (b.1853-1910) was known as King of Chulalongkorn the Great, and the fifth king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty. He became the King of Siam at a very young age of 15. He inherited the Thai's throne following the death of his father, King Rama IV.
King Rama VI (b.1881-1925) was the son of King Rama V. He was only the King of Siam for 18 years and died at the young age of 44 due to illness. While he had four wives during his lifetime, he only managed to produce a daughter, and she was born 2 hours before his death. He was succeeded by his brother, Parajadhipok, who went on to become King Rama VII(b.1893-1941). King Rama VI is best known for his efforts to create and promote Siamese nationalism. He also founded the country's first university, Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok.
In addition to the single note, the bank also issued this note in a seal folder together with a brilliant uncirculated 50 baht coin. Unfortunately, I have no information as to how many of such limited edition folders were issued nor do I know what the issued price was.
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