5th Series, 50 Satang Thai Banknotes

(King Rama 8)

50 Satang front
50 Satang back

Appraisal price

  • Plain note without serial number nor signature UNC about 16,500 - 17,500 baht.
  • Ordinary number signature Pao UNC about 1,650 - 1,740 baht.
  • Ordinary number signature Pao EF about 1,200 - 1,260 baht.
  • Ordinary number signature Leng UNC about 1,500 - 1,600 baht.

    The price was updated on 11th December 2017.

    Banknote Info

    During the World War 2, Thai government had the banknote shortage problem because there was no delivered banknotes from Thomas de la Rue due to England was at war with Japan. The Thai government requested Japan to arrange the banknote printing. The Mitsui Bussan Kaisha Company was commissioned to act as an agent to contact the Japan Printing Bureau.

    The banknotes later were different from those of early batches because Japan was heavily attacked by the Allies towards the end of the war thus causing shortage in raw materials.

    The 5th series 50 Satang banknotes were announced on 16th April 1942.

    Banknote size

    6.30 x 11.70 cm.

    Front

    The main object is the image of King Rama 8 on the right. The middle is the "Thai Government" on guilloche design. The serial code and number were printed with red ink. There is no watermark.

    Back

    The main object is the Emeral Temple at the Grand Palace.

    Signatures on banknote

    Minister of Finance
    General Pao pianlert Boripanyutakit (17 Dec 1941 - 1 Aug 1944)
    Mr. Leng Srisomwong (10 Jan 1945 - 31 Aug 1945)