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Saùng-Gauk, The Ancient Harp Of Asia: 50 Pyas (Myanmar, 1994)-Reference

The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha. One kyattha was equal to 16.3 grams (0.57 oz) of silver. All Kyat notes are bilingual, Burmese on the observe and English on the reverse, 1 Kyat is subdivided into 100 Pyas.


This Burmese banknotes represents the 1st denomination of the 3rd Kyat (Series 1994). The observe features a saùng-gauk, a type of arched harp used in traditional Burmese music. The reverse is covered by a large guilloché pattern, overlaid by the the notes value (50 Pyas), in Burmese text. (Note Size: 110 x 55 mm or 4.33 x 2.17 in)


Observe

50 Pyas (Myanmar, 1994)-Observe: Features a saùng-Gauk, a type of arched harp used in traditional Burmese music.

Reverse

50 Pyas (Myanmar, 1994)-Reverse: Is covered by a large guilloché pattern, overlaid by the the notes value (50 Pyas), in Burmese text.
 

Additional Notes

  • Notably, tracking Burmese notes can be somewhat confusing, as notes are often issued out of sequence. With multi-year gaps between different denominations often ranging between 1994-2004.

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