Today’s selection comes from Burma which is now Myanmar. The Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma (now called Myanmar) is a country of Southeast Asia bordering the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Bangladesh and Thailand slightly larger than Texas.

I chose the note from several “Odd Denominations” and settled on the 35 Kyat from Burma issued in 1985. While the most countries use the logical denominations divisible by 10 and lesser notes. Burma at one time had some pretty odd denominations; 15, 35, 45, & 75 Kyat (pronounced ‘chit’) notes.

The note bears no date or signatures and the serial number is in both Western and Burmese numerals. It was printed by the state-run Security Printing in Wazi Burma under the technical direction of the German based company of Giesecke & Devrient using a Giori multi-color intaglio printing process. This note carries a book value of about $2.75. There are no UV markings or security strips.
ENJOY!!!

Languages: Burmese, minority ethnic groups have their own languages
Religions: Buddhist, Baptist, Roman Catholic, Muslim
Status: UN Member 1948
Kyat: Burmese: Kyat (pronounced as chat) literally means "round" and "flat". Kyat has been used in the 19th century as unit of mass, approximately 16.33 grams.

The front features the late Bogyoke (General) Aug San and the image is also used as the watermark. Aug San who is wearing a hat was instrumental in obtaining independence from the British. (Back)Mythical dancer at l.

SORRY FOR MIS-MATCHED SCAN SIZE....