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Thailand’s dedication to the evolution of money in a palatial residence

Originally built in 1901 by an Italian architect for the Prince Paribatra, now resides the Bank of Thailand Museum. In 1945 the palace was transformed in to the Central Bank of Thailand till 1992 when it was converted to a museum and opened in 1993. Needless to say this museum not only holds treasures from as early as the 1st century, the building itself is a work of beautiful baroque and rococo architecture just waiting to be admired.

The museum has 14 rooms which showcase how the Thai currency evolved over the centuries from the 1st century barter trading where glass beads and bracelets were an accepted form of trade. Visit the museum and delight in the displays of Funan Coins from the 1st to the 7th century, Sri Vijaya coins from the 8th to the 13th century and many more from the Sukothai period from the 13th and 14th century. Bullet coins can be found in the Pot Duang Room that was used between the Sukhothai and Rattanakosin eras and a collection of coins and notes dating further up to the 19th century.

It was Queen Victoria of England who gifted the Thailand monarchy in 1858 with their first minting machine. Bank notes were introduced in 1853 to Thailand with the growth of foreign trade. Every era of trade with a selection of every bead or bracelet, coin or bank note that was ever traded or exchanged on the shores of Thailand is on display.

Stay in the heart of Bangkok where you can enjoy the best of both worlds with the shopping and its historical sites. Offering some of the choicest locations is Bangkok serviced apartment, Bangkok Royal President. This Bangkok Sukhumvit hotel is a stones throw away from many of Thailand’s landmarks and close enough to calm even the smallest itch to shop till you drop.

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