2019-01-03

Characteristics of the New and Old Formats of 5,000 Kyat and 10,000 Kyat Banknotes

The Central Bank of Myanmar has issued detailed instructions outlining the physical and security characteristics of the new and old 5,000 Kyat and 10,000 Kyat banknotes. The guidelines specify exact dimensions, printing methods, watermarks, micro-printed text, security threads, latent images, and ultraviolet fluorescence features for public verification. These standardized authentication markers ensure consistent quality and enable reliable tactile, visual, and light-based checks across all circulating denominations.

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