New 100 Baht Note

[kurtmartens]

For some reason I was looking at the back of a 100 Baht note in my wallet the other day and notice it wasn't the normal picture. It was a new back with the Crown Prince on it (picture of the Crown Prince kneeling in front of HM). I haven't seen this "new" (?) note in wide circulation, just this one note ... now I am checking every 100 Baht note I come across.

Has anyone else this this new 100 Baht note?

[Mario2008]

Yes, it is a real banknote. I don't see them often, but they are in circulation.

[lovelaos]

Having several Thai girlfriends, I don't see banknotes long enough to notice

[Beetlejuice]

These 100 baht notes were minted about a year ago and are a limited edition to commemorate something to do with the Prince, but can’t remember exactly.

There are still a few that can be bought for 200 baht from the banks in a special presentation sleeve. A couple of months ago some special 80 baht notes were available from the banks in presentation sleeves to commemorate the Queen’s birthday, these were available for 140 baht.

A few of these notes have somehow hit general circulation, maybe worth keeping as a collector’s item if the notes are in good condition.

[David48]

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[kurtmartens]

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Yup that was/is it David, thanks. I knew they were legit, just in the couple years I've lived here I haven't come across these and neither has my wife (Thai).