Great collection! 100 baht banknote Rama X Thailand Collector's Guide History **History of the 100 Baht Thai Banknote: From Past to Present** **Origins and Evolution** 1. **Early Period (1928)** - First issued during the reign of **King Prajadhipok (Rama VII)** - Designed by **Thomas de la Rue** company from England - Patterns reflected the country's modernization 2. **King Bhumibol's Reign (1959-2016)** - The earliest version featured a **young portrait of King Rama IX** - Redesigned in 1996 to prevent counterfeiting - In 2004, changed to **red-purple** color with enhanced security features 3. **Current Era (King Rama X)** - Redesigned in **2015** - Front: Portrait of **King Rama X** - Back: Image of **King Naresuan the Great declaring independence** **Economic Significance** - The most frequently used mid-value banknote - A 100 baht coin was issued in 1994 but discontinued due to heavy weight **Valuable Collectibles** - The **1928 version** (Rama VII) is extremely rare - **World War II series** holds high value among collectors - The **1959 version** (first King Rama IX series) is highly sought after **Special Notes:** - The 100 baht note was Thailand's first multi-color printed currency - During the 1997 economic crisis, 100 baht notes faced severe shortages The 100 baht banknote is not just a medium of exchange, but also an important historical artifact of Thailand.