The Bank of Thailand plans to start issuing 20-baht polymer banknotes on March 24.
The Bank of Thailand plans to start issuing 20-baht polymer banknotes on March 24. The new notes are more durable than paper notes.
The Bank of Thailand will start issuing 20 Baht Polymer Banknote on 24 March 2022. Seen in the picture is an example of a 20 Baht Polymer Banknote.
The initiative to change from paper to polymer aims to improve the quality because the polymer material is cleaner and more durable.
As the 20-baht note is the most widely used denomination, it is more prone to becoming worn out and soiled than other denominations, the central bank said.
The advantage of polymer over paper is it does not absorb moisture and dirt. This allows polymer banknotes to last significantly longer than paper banknotes. The durability of polymer banknotes will reduce the need to print…
