Bank Pitis, Kota BharuBank Pitis, Kota Bharu (29 April, 2017)


Bank Pitis (GPS: 6.13086, 102.2372) is a small, rather adorable historic building in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. It houses the state treasury of Kelantan. The name "bank pitis" means "money bank", in reference to the currency used in the old days.

Bank Pitis was built during the reign of Sultan Muhammad III (1889-1890). It was also used by Sultan Muhammad IV as a bank. Bank Pitis is next to the entrance to the Istana Balai Besar, and across from the Kelantan Royal Regal Museum.

Bank Kerapu is on the Map of Kota Bharu



Bank Pitis, Kota BharuBank Pitis, Kota Bharu (29 April, 2017)


Bank Pitis, Kota BharuBank Pitis, Kota Bharu (29 April, 2017)


Bank Pitis, Kota BharuBank Pitis, Kota Bharu (12 February 2006)


Bank Pitis, Kota BharuBank Pitis, Kota Bharu (12 February 2006)


Bank Pitis at nightBank Pitis at night (11 February 2006)


Bank Pitis on Google Street View

Bank Pitis

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