Thursday, June 2, 2011

Myanmar 1 Kyat (1996)

The kyat is the currency of Burma (Myanmar). It is often abbreviated as "K", which is placed before the numerical value.  

The present kyat was introduced on 1 July 1952. It replaced the rupee at par. Decimalization also took place, with the kyat subdivided into 100 pya.

Obverse: General Aung San

Reverse: Dragon carving

Thanks to a trader from Chatuchak Market, Bangkok, Thailand.