Bank of Thailand Museum, Central bank museum in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Bank of Thailand Museum sits within Bang Khun Phrom Palace and presents the story of money through 14 rooms. The collection includes historical coins, banknotes from different eras, and objects that show how Thailand's currency has changed over time.
The collection spans from coins of the Funan realm dating to the 1st century through coins of the Lanna Kingdom from the 19th century. This range demonstrates how currency evolved over more than a thousand years across the region.
The royal reception room displays photographs and furnishings from the 1996 visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The space shows how Thailand has maintained important connections with other nations through formal ceremonies and state visits.
The museum opens on weekdays and offers free entry to all visitors. Guided tours in multiple languages are available, and advance reservations are helpful for groups wanting a complete tour experience.
The museum holds the first coins produced using a minting machine in Thailand, a gift from Queen Victoria of Great Britain in the 1850s. This machine represented a turning point in how the country modernized its coin production.
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