Banknotes from Myanmar — also known as Burma — spanning military juntas, socialist republics, and the turbulent path toward democracy.

Buy Myanmar & Burma Banknotes

Myanmar Kyat notes feature pagodas, mythical chinthe lions, Aung San and other independence heroes, and scenes of rural and royal life — making them among the most visually distinctive collectibles in Southeast Asian numismatics. The country’s complex history — British colonial rule until 1948, decades of military dictatorship, a brief democratic opening, and renewed military control after the 2021 coup — is reflected across its many currency series.

Myanmar Kyat Banknotes

Modern Myanmar Kyat notes issued by the Central Bank of Myanmar are popular with collectors of Asian banknotes and Southeast Asian currency. Earlier Burma notes from the colonial and early independence era are increasingly scarce and sought-after.

Burma Banknotes (Pre-1989)

Before the military government renamed the country Myanmar in 1989, banknotes were issued under the name Burma. These older Burmese banknotes — including notes from the Union of Burma and the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma — are collectible historical artifacts from a pivotal era in Southeast Asian history.