BANGKOK, Thailand – The Bank of Thailand has announced plans to issue 20 million commemorative 100-baht banknotes honoring Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, and Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita. With royal permission, the two commemorative editions will be available nationwide starting December 21, 2026.
Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn announced that the bank will produce 10 million banknotes of each design, both at a face value of 100 baht. The banknotes will honor the royal contributions of Her Majesty the Queen Mother and Princess Bajrakitiyabha to the Thai people and the nation.
Both editions will retain the familiar front design of Thailand’s Series 17 polymer 100-baht banknote, while the reverse sides will feature images depicting their royal duties and activities. Special ultraviolet features will distinguish the commemorative banknotes from those currently in circulation.
The central bank will also produce two million sets of presentation folders for each design, priced at 10 baht per set. All revenue from folder sales will be presented to His Majesty the King for royal charitable purposes at His Majesty’s discretion. The commemorative banknotes will be available for exchange through commercial banks and designated state-owned financial institutions nationwide. (NNT)
