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1 Baht 'Ploughing Ceremony' Series 2, type I 'Contract'
| Issuer | Ministry of Finance, Siam |
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| Year | 1925-1927 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
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| Obverse description | Printed in blue and yellow, the obverse is dominated by a central guilloche underprint with radiating sunburst pattern, upon which the large Thai inscription 'หนึ่งบาท' (One Baht) appears in an ornate frame. A vignette of Garuda, the royal emblem, is positioned at the upper left, flanked by intricate lace-like guilloche borders, while a vignette of a mythological figure atop an elephant pedestal occupies the lower right corner. The serial number, date, and Minister of Finance signature appear in manuscript, with the printer's imprint at the foot of the note. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is printed in blue and yellow with elaborate guilloche scrollwork filling the entire field. A central oval intaglio vignette presents the Royal Ploughing Ceremony, illustrating a procession of attendants, oxen drawing a ceremonial plough, and flag-bearers, with a Siamese temple spire visible in the background. Denomination numerals in Thai and Western scripts are set within ornate cartouches at left and right, with the printer's imprint along the lower margin. |
| Reverse lettering | ๑ 1 THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED, LONDON. |
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