Central Bank to Issue Commemorative Banknotes Honouring Queen Sirikit and Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Thailand’s central bank receives royal approval to issue 20 million commemorative 100-baht notes from 21 December 2026
- Thailand's central bank will issue 20 million commemorative 100-baht banknotes to honour Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother and Princess Bajrakitiyabha.
- Two distinct designs will be released, with 10 million notes produced for each royal figure, available from December 21, 2026.
- The notes can be exchanged at face value at major commercial and state-owned banks across the country.
- While the front resembles current banknotes, the reverse sides feature unique designs depicting the royals' work and have special ultraviolet security features.
Thailand’s central bank receives royal approval to issue 20 million commemorative 100-baht notes from 21 December 2026.
The Bank of Thailand will release two commemorative 100-baht banknote designs next month to honour Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother and Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita.
Vitai Ratanakorn, governor of the Bank of Thailand, announced that the central bank has received royal permission to issue the special currency.
The issue allows the Thai public to obtain the notes as keepsakes while paying tribute to both royal figures' enduring contributions to the nation.
Production Volumes and Exchange Outlets
The central bank will produce 10 million notes for each design, bringing total production to 20 million commemorative banknotes.
The public can exchange the notes at face value—100 baht per note—starting 21 December 2026 across major commercial banks and state-owned financial institutions, including:
• Commercial banks nationwide
• Government Savings Bank
• Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives
• Government Housing Bank
• Islamic Bank of Thailand
Technical Specifications and Security Elements
The front of the commemorative currency retains the design of the standard 17th Series 100-baht polymer banknote currently in circulation. The reverse sides feature detailed illustrations depicting royal duties, initiatives, and historic moments reflecting their work for the public.
To distinguish the commemorative notes from standard circulating currency, the central bank incorporated advanced ultraviolet security features. Under UV light, special fluorescent elements illuminate in distinct patterns and colours that differ from standard circulating banknotes.
Souvenir Folders for Royal Charities
Alongside the currency issue, the Bank of Thailand will offer two million souvenir presentation folders, with one million folders dedicated to each banknote design.
The folders will sell for 10 baht per set.
The central bank confirmed that all proceeds from folder sales will be presented to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn for royal charities at his discretion.
