5 baht 1969

Common. The eBay market data shows consistent sales of this note across multiple condition grades from 2012 to 2026, with UNC examples typically realizing $1.99–$6.50 in recent transactions (2021–2026). These modest prices and regular auction activity indicate this is a readily available note with no significant scarcity premium. As a regular issue from a major national bank with no documented print run restrictions or recall history, P-82 remains abundant in the collector market.

Issued in 1969 during the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), who ascended the throne in 1946, this banknote reflects the Bank of Thailand's commitment to honoring the Thai monarchy through high-quality currency design. The inclusion of the king's portrait underscores the veneration of the monarchy in Thai society, while the reverse's depiction of the Aphonphimok Prasat Pavilion celebrates Thailand's rich architectural and cultural heritage. This period marked a time of relative economic stabilization in Thailand under strong central authority.

The obverse features a formal portrait of King Rama IX Bhumibol Adulyadej wearing eyeglasses and military dress uniform with decorative insignia on the chest, positioned prominently in the center-right area with a large circular watermark space reserved on the left. The Thai royal garuda (eagle) emblem appears in the top left corner, while ornamental Thai motifs including a seated figure in traditional dress decorates the lower left. The reverse presents a detailed engraving of the Aphonphimok Prasat Pavilion, a classical Thai architectural structure characterized by its multiple pointed roof spires with upturned eaves and ornamental central spire. Both sides feature elaborate guilloche patterns, ornate decorative borders, and fine line work throughout, with denomination numerals '5' positioned in decorative frames on both obverse and reverse.

Front: 'ธนาคาร แห่งประเทศไทย' (Bank of Thailand), 'ห้าบาท' (Five Baht), '5' (denomination numeral), and serial number '3 E 4614619'. Back: '5' (denomination numeral) and the number '8' (likely a plate identifier or design code). All Thai text and numerals are presented in traditional Thai script with corresponding Arabic numerals for international recognition.

Intaglio (engraved) printing executed by the Thai Banknote Printing Works, as indicated in reference materials. The fine line work, intricate guilloche patterns, ornamental details, and the precision of the portrait and architectural rendering are characteristic of high-quality intaglio banknote production. Security features include the watermark portrait of King Rama IX embedded in the paper stock.

This note is specifically the regular issue variant without commemorative text at the bottom of the front, distinguishing it from P-80 which includes such text. The serial number prefix observed ('3 E') falls within the standard range for regular issues; replacement notes are identified by the prefix 'S-(W)' and are not present in this example. The plate identifier '8' visible on the reverse may indicate printing plate variation, though this is a minor variety point typical of production runs. No signature varieties or significant overprint variations have been documented for this Pick number.