70 Baht THB Banknote (Standard Issue) 2016

70 Baht Baht / Tical (Issued 2016)

Issued in 2016 as a commemorative denomination to mark the 70th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s accession to the Thai throne, the 70 Baht note was a limited special issue rather than a standard circulating denomination, and it was subsequently withdrawn from legal tender following the King’s passing in October 2016. The note holds a unique place in Thai monetary history, having been produced specifically for this royal milestone and circulated only briefly. Its withdrawal brought to a close a commemorative series that celebrated one of the world’s longest-reigning monarchs. Those holding this note in the United Kingdom may wish to exchange it through a specialist currency service.

On the front, the note is dominated by a full-length portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX of Thailand, rendered in fine intaglio engraving against a warm golden-yellow background. The King is depicted standing in full royal ceremonial regalia, wearing an elaborately embroidered golden robe richly decorated with traditional Thai patterns, and bearing multiple royal decorations and medals across his chest. He holds a cane in his right hand, and the overall composition is framed by an ornate architectural setting with decorative pillars visible to either side. Above the portrait, a stylised Garuda emblem — the royal symbol of Thai sovereignty — appears in pale pink-red tones at the upper centre of the note. To the upper right, a detailed royal emblem in orange and gold tones is printed within an ornate circular frame. The background field is covered with intricate guilloché scrollwork and fine geometric lace patterns in pale gold and cream, giving the note a deeply textured appearance. At the lower portion of the note, the denomination is printed in large stylised Thai numerals in deep red, flanked by Thai script text reading the issuing authority — the Bank of Thailand — and the denomination in words. Two signature lines appear beneath the portrait, with the names of senior bank officials printed in fine black text. A date rendered in Thai numerals appears along the lower edge, and a row of small circular security elements runs along the bottom margin of the note.

The reverse features a contrasting portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej as a young man, depicted in a full-length standing pose in golden-amber engraving. He is shown in formal traditional Thai attire, holding what appears to be a ceremonial sword at his side, with decorations and medals visible across his uniform. The composition is set against a warm golden background overlaid with fine circular guilloché patterns and delicate floral lace motifs that fill the entire field. To the upper left, the numeral “70” is printed in bold gold tones, while in the upper right corner a Garuda emblem appears in deep red. The lower right of the note carries the denomination repeated in large stylised Thai numerals in red-orange. Small Thai script text appears along the lower left area of the reverse, likely describing the commemorative purpose of the note. Ornate red decorative Thai floral motifs frame the lower corners of the reverse, and a row of small circular security elements runs along the bottom edge, mirroring the design of the front.

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