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

5,000 RWE / 5,000 Kyat (Old) (a) The 5,000 Kyat banknote (old format) is generally red.

  • Issued on October 1, 2009. Size is 150 mm in length and 70 mm in width. (b) Banknote Paper, Color, and Printing Method:
  • Printed using offset printing, so the banknote type, pictorial marks, and "Central Bank of Myanmar" text are clear. Tactile checks confirm no irregularities. (c) Water Mark:
  • When held up to the light, an elephant head image and the banknote type "5000" are clearly visible. (d) Micro-Print:
  • Contains many small printed letters on the banknote surface.

5,000 RWE / 5,000 Kyat (New) (a) The 5,000 Kyat banknote (new format) is generally red.

  • Issued on October 1, 2014. Size is 150 mm in length and 70 mm in width. (b) Banknote Paper, Color, and Printing Method:
  • Printed using offset printing, so the banknote type, pictorial marks, and "Central Bank of Myanmar" text are clear. Tactile checks confirm no irregularities. (c) Water Mark:
  • When held up to the light, an elephant head image and the banknote type "5000" are clearly visible. (d) Micro-Print:
  • Contains many small printed letters on the banknote surface.

(e) Security Thread:

  • A half-covered, half-exposed vertical strip. When viewed straight on, "K5000" is printed in reverse/interlocking colors. (f) Security Mark:
  • Tilting the red blank area on the left corner by 45 degrees, or shining light at an angle, reveals latent images "CBM" and "5000". (g) Fluorescence:
  • Under ultraviolet light in a dark room, "CBM" text inside the 5000 Kyat note and small clear letters "SECURITYPRINTINGWAZICBM" along the edges are visible.

10,000 RWE / 10,000 Kyat (Old) (a) The 10,000 Kyat banknote (old format) is generally blue.

  • Issued on June 15, 2012. Size is 150 mm in length and 70 mm in width. (b) Banknote Paper, Color, and Printing Method:
  • Printed using offset printing, so the banknote type, marks, and "Central Bank of Myanmar" text are clear. Tactile checks confirm no irregularities. (c) Water Mark:
  • When held up to the light, a lotus flower image and the banknote type "10000" are clearly visible. (d) Micro-Print:
  • Contains many small printed letters on the banknote surface. For example, clear small letters "SPW" are printed inside the text of the 10,000 Kyat note.

10,000 RWE / 10,000 Kyat (New) (a) The 10,000 Kyat banknote (new format) is generally blue.

  • Issued on July 1, 2015. Size is 150 mm in length and 70 mm in width. (b) Banknote Paper, Color, and Printing Method:
  • Printed using offset printing, so the banknote type, marks, and "Central Bank of Myanmar" text are clear. Tactile checks confirm no irregularities. (c) Water Mark:
  • When held up to the light, a bright lotus flower image and the banknote type "10000" are clearly visible. (d) Micro-Print:
  • Contains many small printed letters on the banknote surface. For example, clear small letters "SPW" are printed inside the text of the 10,000 Kyat note. (e) Security Thread:
  • A half-covered, half-exposed vertical strip. Viewed straight on, it appears purple; when tilted in light, "MYANMAR SPW" is visible. The thread's purple color changes to green when tilted up and down. (f) Security Mark:
  • Tilting the brown area on the left side by 45 degrees reveals the English letters "CBM". (g) Fluorescence:
  • Under ultraviolet light in a dark room, small bright lines, a glowing state seal, and "10000" Emerald Number text are visible on the banknote surface. Clear small letters "SPW" are also printed inside the text. (e) Security Thread:
  • A half-covered, half-exposed vertical strip. Viewed straight on, it appears purple; when tilted in light, "MYANMAR SPW" is visible. The thread's purple color changes to green when tilted up and down. (f) Security Mark:
  • Tilting the brown area on the left side by 45 degrees reveals the English letters "CBM". (g) Fluorescence:
  • Under ultraviolet light in a dark room, small bright lines, a glowing state seal, "10000" Emerald Number, and other text are visible on the banknote surface. (h) Distinctive Mark:
  • The 10,000 Kyat banknote (new format) features a bright green number "10000" in numeral form, which changes color when tilted.
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