Myanmar new 500-kyat note (B118.5a) confirmed introduced on 19.07.2020
2020-09-23
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Myanmar new 10- to 10,000-kyat notes reported to feature Aung San
2020-06-21
According to an article on The Irrawaddy dated 16 June 2020, the Central Bank of Myanmar will issue banknotes of all “14 denominations” bearing the image of General Aung San, although the article specifically cites only eight denominations from 10 to 10,000 kyat. In addition to the new designs, theRead More…
Myanmar reportedly to introduce 5,000- and 10,000-kyat notes with enhanced security
2017-06-14
According to an article in Myanmar Business Today dated 13 June 2017, the Central Bank of Myanmar plans to introduce new 5,000- and 10,000-kyat notes like the current issues (B117a and B118a, respectively), but with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting. The new notes have new watermarks, serial numbers, andRead More…
Myanmar new 10,000-kyat note (B118a) confirmed
2015-12-04
According to an article on ZeeNews.com dated 1 July 2015, the Central Bank of Myanmar has introduced a new type of 10,000-kyat note with upgraded security features “to further enhance the note quality and prevent forgery.” This note is like the preceding issues (B116), but with the denomination at lowerRead More…
Myanmar new 10,000-kyat note (B118a) reported for introduction on 01.07.2015
2015-05-29
According to several news articles, on 1 July 2015 the Central Bank of Myanmar will introduce a revised 10,000-kyat note which is like B116a, but with the denomination at lower right front expressed in Burmese numerals printed with SPARK, a new watermark, and a protective layer of vanish on bothRead More…
Myanmar to abolish foreign exchange certificates in 2013
2012-09-28
According to an article on Mizzima dated 9 August 2012, Maung Maung Win, the vice chairman of the Central Bank of Myanmar, said that the bank will abolish foreign exchange certificates (FEC) “as soon as possible,” most likely in March 2013. “Earlier, it was difficult to use dollars in Burma,Read More…
Myanmar new 10,000-kyat note (B116a) confirmed
2012-06-17
B116 (P82): 10,000 kyats (US$6.50) Blue, red, purple, green, brown, and yellow. Front: Burmese text; two elephants flanking laurel wreath with outline map of Myanmar. Back: English text; royal Palace of Mandalay with reflection on water. Windowed security thread with demetalized MYANMAR SPW. Watermark: Lotus blossom and electrotype 10000. Printer:Read More…
Myanmar new 5,000-kyat note (B115a) confirmed
2009-10-09
B115 (P81): 5,000 kyats (US$3.25) Purple. Front: Burmese text; walking elephant facing right. Back: English text; Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (Assembly of the Union) legislature buildings in Zeya Theddhi Ward of Naypyidaw. Windowed security thread with demetalized K5000. Watermark: Elephant and electrotype 5000. Printer: SECURITY PRINTING WAZI CBM. 150 x 70 mm.Read More…
Burma 1948 100-rupee remainder confirmed
2009-07-28
, This 100-rupee remainder note from Burma has recently been reported. It is dated 1st January 1948 and looks identical to Pick 37, but is without serial numbers. Please contact me if you have additional information about this note or other unlisted remainders from Burma so that I can includeRead More…
Myanmar to allow exchanging of worn notes
2009-07-28
According to a 27 July 2009 article in The New Light of Myanmar, the official English-language newspaper of the Asian country formerly known as Burma, old banknotes “can be exchanged for new ones provided that the note is in specified condition at notes changing counter of Central Bank of MyanmarRead More…