Great collection! 50 baht banknote Rama X Thailand Collector's Guide History **History of the 50 Baht Thai Banknote: From Past to Present** **Origins and Evolution** 1. **First Issuance (1927)** - Introduced during the reign of **King Prajadhipok (Rama VII)** following Thailand's monetary reform - Designed by **Thomas de la Rue**, a renowned British banknote printing company 2. **World War II Era (1942)** - Japan printed special 50 baht banknotes during its occupation of Thailand (known as "Japanese invasion money") 3. **King Bhumibol's Reign (1959 - 2016)** - Featured multiple designs, including the **Equestrian Portrait series (1959)** and **Bhubing Palace series (1996)** - After the 1997 financial crisis, new designs were introduced to prevent counterfeiting 4. **Current Era (King Rama X)** - Redesigned in **2018**, primarily in **blue** - Front: Portrait of **King Rama X** - Back: Image of the **King Ramkhamhaeng the Great Monument** **Significance** - One of the most frequently used banknotes after the 20 and 100 baht denominations - A 50 baht coin was introduced in 1996 but discontinued due to low popularity **Collector's Items with High Value** - The **1927 series (Rama VII)** and **World War II series** are rare and highly valuable in the collector's market The 50 baht banknote reflects Thailand's fascinating history and economic development! **Ideal for:** Collectors, history enthusiasts, and currency lovers