Bangkok:The Bank of Thailand is set to release two new commemorative 100-baht banknotes in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha. These notes are intended as a tribute to their royal grace and benevolence.
According to Thai News Agency, the exchange for these commemorative banknotes will begin on December 21, 2026. Mr. Witai Rattanagorn, Governor of the Bank of Thailand, announced that the banknotes will be available for the public to purchase as keepsakes.
The commemorative notes will have a denomination of 100 baht and can be exchanged for their face value. Each design will have a print run of 10 million copies. While the front side will mirror the current 100-baht polymer banknote, Series 17, the reverse side will feature portraits of Queen Sirikit and Princess Bajrakitiyabha.
Starting December 21, 2026, the banknotes can be exchanged at all commercial banks across the nation, including the Government Savings Bank, Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), Government Housing Bank (GHB), and the Islamic Bank of Thailand, at all branches. Collectors and interested individuals are encouraged to prepare for the exchange of these significant commemorative banknotes.