1 Baht (1 บาท), Bank of Thailand, Thailand, 1954–1969 (Pick 74)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1954-1969
Issuing entity
ThailandThis 1 Baht note was issued in Thailand by the Bank of Thailand, with dates recorded from 1954–1969. It belongs to the Baht (1897-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1946-2016). It measures 126 × 66 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 74.
Obverse: King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the uniform of the Supreme Commander on left side of the note. Wat Pho as seen from the Chao Praya River. Its lettering reads “รัฐบาลไทย / ธนบัตรเป็นเงินที่ชำระหนี้ได้ตามกฎหมาย / หนังบาท”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Thai Government Banknotes are legal tender, One Baht”. Reverse: Anandasamakom Throne Hall. Its lettering reads “โทษฐานปลอมหรือแปลงธนบัตร คือจำคุกตลอดเวท หรือ าคุกอย่างสูงยี่สิบปีและปรับอย่างสูงสี่หมื่นบาท / THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED LONDON.”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Penalty for counterfeiting or altering banknotes is imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a maximum of twenty years and a fine of up to forty thousand baht THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED LONDON.”.
The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: 74a, b - Constitution 74c, d - Side profile of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Signatures recorded for the type: Pao Pienlert Boripanyuthakit (PPB) (Minister of Finance); Serm Vinicchayakul (SV₁) (Governor); Kasem Sriphayaka (KS) (Governor); Boonkert Sutantanon (BS) (Minister of Finance); Serm Vinicchayakul (SV₂) (Minister of Finance); Jote Guna-Kasem (JGK₁) (Governor); Jote Guna-Kasem (JGK₂) (Minister of Finance); Sunthorn Hongladarom (SH) (Minister of Finance) and further combinations. Demonetized: 1975.
Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 2
- Catalogue references
- 2
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Historical context
Issue type 1955 a - watermark: Constitution; red and blue security threads b - watermark: Constitution; metal security strip c - watermark: King's profile; small letters in two lines of text on back d - watermark: King's profile; larger letters in two lines of text on back P#74d; signatures 40 Sunthorn Hongladarom & Puey Ungphakorn. Ungphakorn was Governor of the Bank of Thailand from June, 11th., 1959 until August, 15th., 1971
Physical characteristics
- Size
- 126 × 66 mm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Paper
- Watermark
- 74a, b - Constitution 74c, d - Side profile of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Technical characteristics
- Printer
- De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
- Currency
- Baht (1897-date)
- Signatures
- Pao Pienlert Boripanyuthakit (PPB) (Minister of Finance) · Serm Vinicchayakul (SV₁) (Governor) · Kasem Sriphayaka (KS) (Governor) · Boonkert Sutantanon (BS) (Minister of Finance) · Serm Vinicchayakul (SV₂) (Minister of Finance) · Jote Guna-Kasem (JGK₁) (Governor) · Jote Guna-Kasem (JGK₂) (Minister of Finance) · Sunthorn Hongladarom (SH) (Minister of Finance) · Puey Ungphakorn (PU) (Governor)
- Demonetized
- 1975
- Issuing bank
- Bank of Thailand
Design
- Obverse
- King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the uniform of the Supreme Commander on left side of the note. Wat Pho as seen from the Chao Praya River.
- Reverse
- Anandasamakom Throne Hall
- Obverse lettering
- รัฐบาลไทย / ธนบัตรเป็นเงินที่ชำระหนี้ได้ตามกฎหมาย / หนังบาท
- Reverse lettering
- โทษฐานปลอมหรือแปลงธนบัตร คือจำคุกตลอดเวท หรือ าคุกอย่างสูงยี่สิบปีและปรับอย่างสูงสี่หมื่นบาท / THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED LONDON.
Identification
- Value
- 1 Baht (1 บาท)
- Dates recorded
- 1954-1969
- Distinguishing features
- Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
- Catalogue number to match
- Pick 74
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Research required
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
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Catalogue references
- Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P74
- NumistaN# 207110
Research required
- Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.