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1 MMK

Myanmar 1990_present XF P-67 Needs review ✦ AI 70%
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Front · IMG_6989.HEIC cropped
Back · IMG_6990.HEIC cropped
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Identity

Where & when

Country Myanmar
Currency MMK
Denomination 1
Series name
Series year
Issue year
Era 1990_present
Legal status withdrawn
Predecessor currency Burmese kyat (1952–1989)
Successor currency
Subjects & design

What's on the note

Front portrait
Reverse subject Burmese traditional dancer
Watermark
Color palette #8fbc8f,#daa520,#4682b4
Themes indigenous_culture
Language / script Latin,Burmese

Front: A chinthe (Burmese mythical lion guardian) at right with traditional Burmese spinning wheel and loom at center. The chinthe is a protective guardian figure found at pagoda entrances throughout Myanmar, representing strength and royal authority. The spinning wheel and loom represent Myanmar's traditional textile industry, historically central to the country's economy and cultural heritage. The denomination ONE KYAT appears at bottom in English, with Burmese script numerals visible.

Back: A Burmese traditional dancer with elaborate peacock headdress and ornate costume. Classical Burmese dance is an ancient art form with roots in royal court performances and Buddhist mythology, characterized by highly stylized hand gestures (mudras) and graceful movements. The peacock motif is significant in Burmese culture, symbolizing beauty, pride, and the sun. The denomination '50 PYAS' appears at right (50 pyas = ½ kyat), with Burmese numerals at left.

Production

How it was made

Issuer Union of Burma Bank
Issuer (native)
Printer
Engraver
Material paper
Dimensions (mm)

Security features: microprint,intaglio

Geography

Myanmar in Asia

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

The story

Background & history

This 1 kyat note was issued by the Union of Burma Bank (renamed Central Bank of Myanmar in 1990 following the country's name change from Burma to Myanmar). The note is part of the kyat reintroduction series following the 1989 demonetization and currency reforms. While the front denomination states 'ONE KYAT', the back displays '50 PYAS', reflecting a denomination mismatch that appears to be an error or mismatched pair issue. The kyat was subdivided into 100 pyas. This series featured traditional cultural motifs emphasizing Myanmar's heritage. The note has been withdrawn from circulation as Myanmar has issued multiple new series since the 1990s. Pick number P-67 is assigned with moderate confidence based on the issuer name, denomination, and design elements matching documented catalogues for early 1990s Myanmar issues.

Catalogue

Collector references

Pick # 67
Krause ID
Rarity tier common
Series range 1990–present
Provenance

How it came to me

Acquired date
Acquired from
Acquired price
Currency
Condition
Grade XF
Serial number

Note shows light circulation wear and minor soiling but retains good detail and color.

Valuation

What it's worth now

$1–$5
Type default range $1–$5
Valuation history (1)
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2026-05-10 06:44:15 1.0 5.0 USD ai from claude-sonnet-4-5
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History & extractions

AI extractions (2)
anthropic · claude-opus-4-5 2026-05-10 06:44:15
status: ok · step 2 · $0.1830 · 7371↓ + 966↑ tokens
anthropic · claude-sonnet-4-5 2026-05-10 06:44:15
status: ok · step 1 · $0.0397 · 7371↓ + 1172↑ tokens
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