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1 Baht - Rama IX

2517 (1974) year
Copper-nickel 7 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1946-2016)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
2517 (1974)
Calendar
Thai
Value
1 Baht (1 บาท) (1&nbspTHB)
Currency
Baht (1897-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
7 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.81 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#1641
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Emblem of Thailand, the Mythical creature "Garuda", text around
The Garuda Emblem started to replace the Royal Coat of Arms of Siam as national emblem in 1893, and completely replaced when the Royal Coat of Arms of Siam was discontinued in 1910

Script: Thai

Lettering:
รัฐบาลไทย พ.ศ.๒๕๑๗
๑ บาท

Unabridged legend: รัฐบาลไทย พุทธศักราช ๒๕๑๗

Translation:
Thailand Buddhist Era 2517
1 Baht

Edge

Reeded

Comment

MTO Uniface pairs are made for giving to the National Legislative Assembly of Thailand in 2516.
- Coin struck as uniface of obverse. PCGS #36026874.
- Coin struck as uniface of reverse. PCGS #36026875.

Interesting fact

The 1 Baht coin featuring King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) was first introduced in 1974, and it has been a standard circulation coin in Thailand ever since. The coin weighs 7 grams and is made of copper-nickel, a metal alloy that is resistant to corrosion and has a long lifespan. Despite its relatively small size, the coin has become a popular collector's item due to its historical significance and the fact that it features the image of the beloved Thai king.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2517 (1974)  248978000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Baht - Rama IX 2517 (1974) coin.