20 Baht 29.5.1936 (Front: His Majesty Prince Ananda Mahidol (1925 - 1946) also known as King Rama VIII, the eighth monarch of Siam of the Chakri dynasty. River scene with a boat and a village in the center with a stupa in the background. Garuda - large legendary humanoid bird creature - national emblem. Statue of a mythological three-headed elephant Erawan (Airavata, Ayarapot). Back: Phra Samut Chedi Temple (among guilloche design), at Pak Khlong Bang Pla Kot, on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, opposite Samut Prakan City Hall. Watermark: Erawan, the three-headed elephant. Security features: Running serial numbers on the obverse. Main colour: Green. Artist: TDLR. Signature: Phraya Chaiyotsombat (Serm Kritsanamara) (Minister of Finance, 12 Feb. 1936 - 19 Dec. 1938). Issuer: Government of Siam. First Issue: 15th April 1936. Date of Issue: 29th May 1936. Circulation: 15th December 1937. Date range: 1936. Date of withdrawal: 1938. Legal tender: No. Material: Cotton fiber paper. Printing method: Intaglio. Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited, London, England) (Serial # P:16/36388) (circulated) Fine
Remark: Firm, crispy paper
Dimensions: 178 x 95 mm
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Catalogue Number: P-29
Grade/condition: Fine (F) (circulated, used)
Remark: Firm, crispy paper
Dimensions: 178 x 95 mm
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Catalogue Number: P-29
Grade/condition: Fine (F) (circulated, used)
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