Thailand new 80-baht commemorative numismatic product (BNP118a) confirmed

According to a Bank of Thailand press release dated 3 July 2012, an 80-baht (US$2.55) commemorative banknote was issued to celebrate the queen’s 80th birthday anniversary on 12 August 2012. Two million commemorative 80-baht notes were available as of 9 August encased with a hard-paper cover at 120 baht, with profits to be donated to charity. The blue note measures 162 x 80 mm, representing 80 years of age.

BNP118 (P125): 80 บาท (baht) (US$2.45)

Blue. Front: Thai text; Royal Garuda emblem; Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) conferring title of Queen; Queen Sirikit rose and cattleya flowers; Rama IX wearing uniform and Queen Sirikit; royal crest commemorating 80th birthday. Back: Thai text; Royal Garuda emblem; Rama IX and Queen Sirikit sitting with their children; roses; young Queen Sirikit wearing necklace; kneeling Queen Sirikit; royal crest commemorating 80th birthday; bamboo; Queen Sirikit giving plants to locals; cattleya flowers. Windowed Motion security thread with 80 and rose. Watermark: Queen and electrotype crowned monogram. Printer: (Note Printing Works). 162 x 80 mm. Paper.

a. ๒๕๕๕ (BE2555 = 2011). Sig. 84. Prefix 9Q. 2,000,000 notes printed. Intro: 27.07.2012.

Courtesy of Sesthawich Wongwiwat and Thomas Augustsson.