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5 Kyats MMK

Myanmar 1990_present VF P-57 Needs review ✦ AI 82%
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Front · IMG_6983.HEIC cropped
Back · IMG_6984.HEIC cropped
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Identity

Where & when

Country Myanmar
Currency MMK
Denomination 5 Kyats
Series name
Series year
Issue year
Era 1990_present
Legal status withdrawn
Subjects & design

What's on the note

Front portrait
Reverse subject Karaweik Hall
Watermark
Color palette #d4b896,#8b4513,#e6d5c3
Themes agriculture,architecture,indigenous_culture
Language / script Latin,Burmese

Front: Agricultural scene depicting farmers plowing a rice field with oxen beneath a tree. This vignette represents Myanmar's foundational agricultural economy, with rice cultivation being the backbone of the nation's rural life and a symbol of traditional farming practices that have sustained the country for centuries. The imagery honors the labour of Myanmar's farming communities.

Back: Karaweik Hall (Karaweik Palace), a royal barge-shaped ceremonial structure on the eastern shore of Kandawgyi Lake in Yangon. Built in 1974, the hall is designed to resemble the royal karaweik (a mythical bird from Buddhist cosmology) and serves as a restaurant and cultural venue. The structure is flanked by the ornamental steps and pavilions of Kandawgyi Gardens, representing Myanmar's architectural heritage and Buddhist cultural traditions. The hall's distinctive tiered roof and elephant sculptures at its base are iconic symbols of Burmese craftsmanship.

Production

How it was made

Issuer Central Bank of Myanmar
Issuer (native)
Printer
Engraver
Material paper
Dimensions (mm) 130x65

Security features: intaglio,microprint

Geography

Myanmar in Asia

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

The story

Background & history

This 5 Kyats note belongs to the series introduced by the Central Bank of Myanmar (formerly Burma) after 1989, when the country's name was officially changed from Burma to Myanmar. The note features the English inscription 'Central Bank of Myanmar' and denomination in both English and Burmese script. The 5 Kyat denomination was part of Myanmar's decimal currency system established in 1952, replacing the rupee. This particular design with the agricultural scene and Karaweik Hall has been used across multiple printings from the 1970s through the 1990s. The note was eventually demonetized as Myanmar experienced significant currency reforms and redenominations. Pick number P-57 corresponds to notes from the 1973 series onward with this design. The lack of visible year or signature makes precise dating difficult, but the design elements and issuer name place it in the post-1989 period.

Catalogue

Collector references

Pick # 57
Krause ID
Rarity tier common
Series range 1973-present
Provenance

How it came to me

Acquired date
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Condition
Grade VF
Serial number

Note shows moderate circulation with visible wear, some creasing, and age-related discoloration but remains intact with clear details.

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2026-05-10 06:43:18 0.5 2.0 USD ai from claude-sonnet-4-5
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AI extractions (2)
anthropic · claude-opus-4-5 2026-05-10 06:43:18
status: ok · step 2 · $0.1900 · 7399↓ + 1054↑ tokens
anthropic · claude-sonnet-4-5 2026-05-10 06:43:18
status: ok · step 1 · $0.0399 · 7399↓ + 1183↑ tokens
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