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15 Kyats MMK

Myanmar 1990_present VF P-62 Needs review ✦ AI 90%
Front · IMG_6973.HEIC cropped
Back · IMG_6974.HEIC cropped
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Identity

Where & when

Country Myanmar
Currency MMK
Denomination 15 Kyats
Series name
Series year
Issue year
Era 1990_present
Legal status withdrawn
Subjects & design

What's on the note

Front portrait Burmese farmer with water buffalo
Reverse subject Chinthe (mythical Burmese guardian lion)
Watermark Chinthe (mythical lion) head in clear field
Color palette #8fbc8f,#f5deb3,#cd853f
Themes agriculture,mythology,indigenous_culture
Language / script Burmese script, Latin alphabet

Front: Burmese farmer seated with water buffalo, representing the agricultural foundation of Myanmar's economy. The farmer is depicted in traditional dress engaged in rural farming life, which has been central to Burmese culture and economy for centuries. This motif honors the working class and the vital role of agriculture in Myanmar society. The note features ornate traditional Burmese decorative patterns and floral motifs in green and orange tones, with 'FIFTEEN KYATS' and 'UNION OF BURMA BANK' inscriptions in English.

Back: Chinthe (also spelled Chinthé or Chinthe), the mythical guardian lion of Burmese Buddhist tradition. The chinthe is a leogryph that serves as a protector of pagodas and temples throughout Myanmar, deeply embedded in Burmese mythology and iconography. These creatures are typically placed in pairs at temple entrances and have been a symbol of Myanmar since ancient times. The chinthe on this note is rendered in detailed engraving showing the creature in a seated, vigilant pose with ornate decorative borders and Burmese script.

Production

How it was made

Issuer Union of Burma Bank
Issuer (native) ပြည်ထောင်စုမြန်မာနိုင်ငံတော်ဘဏ်
Printer Security Printing Works, Myanmar
Engraver
Material paper
Dimensions (mm) 145x65

Security features: watermark,intaglio,microprint

Geography

Myanmar in Asia

Myanmar in Asia. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.

The story

Background & history

This 15 kyat note belongs to the series issued by the Union of Burma Bank (later renamed Central Bank of Myanmar in 1990) following the 1987 demonetization. The note was part of the currency reform that replaced the previous denominations with new odd-numbered denominations (15, 35, 45, 75, 90 kyats) based on numerological beliefs of the ruling military government under General Ne Win. This unusual denomination system was highly unpopular and contributed to the 1988 pro-democracy uprising. The series was printed domestically at the Security Printing Works in Myanmar. The note features traditional Burmese artistic elements and symbolism reflecting the country's Buddhist heritage and agricultural economy. While technically still legal tender, notes of this series have been largely superseded by later issues.

Catalogue

Collector references

Pick # 62
Krause ID
Rarity tier common
Series range 1986-present
Provenance

How it came to me

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Condition
Grade VF
Serial number GB7117110
Serial prefix GB

Note shows moderate circulation with visible handling marks and minor edge wear. Generally well-preserved with intact corners and legible details.

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2026-05-10 06:42:01 1.0 5.0 USD ai from claude-sonnet-4-5
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anthropic · claude-sonnet-4-5 2026-05-10 06:42:01
status: ok · step 1 · $0.0410 · 7399↓ + 1256↑ tokens
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