BOT Issues 20M Commemorative Notes Honoring Queen Mother, Princess
The Bank of Thailand will issue 20 million commemorative 100-baht banknotes honoring Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother and Princess Pacharakitiyapha. Starting December 21, 2026, the public can exchange the polymer notes at face value through commercial and state banks nationwide. The central bank will also sell commemorative folders with proceeds going to the King's royal initiative.
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has received royal permission to print two types of 100-baht commemorative banknotes, 10 million each, to pay tribute and honor the boundless royal benevolence of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother and the immeasurable royal grace of Her Royal Highness Princess Pacharakitiyapha Narenthira Thewini, Krom Luang Rajasarini Siripajha, the Great Granddaughter, also known as 'Princess Pa.' The notes will be available for public exchange at face value starting December 21, 2026, through commercial banks and state financial institutions nationwide. On November 9, 2026, BOT Governor Vithai Rattanako disclosed that the central bank received royal permission to issue commemorative notes honoring Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother's limitless benevolence, alongside notes honoring Her Royal Highness Princess Pacharakitiyapha Narenthira Thewini, Krom Luang Rajasarini Siripajha's boundless grace, as a tribute and remembrance of their royal benevolence and grace, allowing the public to exchange them as mementos. BOT has printed both types of commemorative notes in the 100-baht denomination, 10 million each, and they will be available for exchange at face value starting December 21, 2026, at all commercial bank branches, Government Savings Bank, Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives, Government Housing Bank, and Islamic Bank of Thailand branches nationwide. Both commemorative notes feature a front design identical to the current circulating 100-baht polymer Series 17 banknote, while the reverse displays royal activities and duties performed for the benefit and happiness of the people and the nation, images deeply etched in Thai people's memories. Additionally, special ultraviolet fluorescence features have been added with colors and patterns different from circulating notes. BOT has also produced 2 million folders for each commemorative note type, sold at 10 baht per set, with all proceeds from folder sales to be presented to His Majesty the King according to His Majesty's royal initiative.
