A thermal transfer recording medium is provided which comprises: a foundation; a release layer; a fine-particle-containing layer containing a binder comprising a heat-meltable resin as a principal component thereof and fine particles dispersed therein; and a color ink layer containing a binder comprising a heat-meltable resin as a principal component thereof; the release layer, the fine-particle-containing layer and the color ink layer being provided on one side of the foundation in this order. <IMAGE>
