Collection › Myanmar › #389
5 Kyat
P-57
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What's on the note
Front: Toddy palm (Borassus flabellifer), a significant tree in Burmese culture and economy used for toddy (palm wine) production, sugar, and timber. The palm appears prominently on the left side of this denomination and represents the agricultural heritage of Myanmar. The denomination 'FIVE KYATS' is inscribed at center with the issuing authority 'UNION OF BURMA BANK' below.
Back: Portrait of a Burmese soldier in military uniform and cap at left. The soldier represents the Tatmadaw (Myanmar Armed Forces) and symbolizes national defense and sovereignty. The denomination is shown in Burmese script (ငါးကျပ်) at center, with 'ONE KYAT' notation visible at right corner in both English and Burmese numeral '၁'.
How it was made
Security features: microprint,intaglio
Myanmar in Asia
Myanmar in Asia. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.
Background & history
This 5 Kyat note belongs to the Union of Burma Bank series introduced in 1973 following the demonetization and currency reform under General Ne Win's socialist government. The series continued to be issued through the 1980s and 1990s, though the exact issue year of this particular note cannot be determined without visible date markings. The denomination uses 'kyat' (also spelled 'kyat'), Myanmar's currency unit subdivided into 100 pya. Serial number CQ3724923 visible on the back. The design reflects the military government's iconography with the soldier portrait, combined with traditional cultural and agricultural symbols. This series was eventually superseded by Central Bank of Myanmar issues following the 1989 renaming of Burma to Myanmar.
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How it came to me
Note shows circulation wear with reasonable color retention but some softening of detail
What it's worth now
Valuation history (1)
| date | low | high | currency | source | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-10 06:41:13 | 1.0 | 5.0 | USD | ai | from claude-sonnet-4-5 |
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