10 Baht - Rama IX (King Mother) 2523 (1980) front 10 Baht - Rama IX (King Mother) 2523 (1980) back
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10 Baht - Rama IX King Mother

2523 (1980) year
Nickel 15 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1946-2016)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2523 (1980)
Calendar
Thai
Value
10 Bahts (10 บาท) (10&nbspTHB)
Currency
Baht (1897-date)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
15 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#7939
Rarity index
29%

Reverse

The great crown of victory standing on a two-tiered phan. Two five-tiered umbrellas standing aside.

Lettering:
๒๑ ตุลาคม ๒๕๒๓ ประเทศไทย
๑๐ บาท

Translation:
21 October 1980 Thailand
10 baht

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 10 Baht coin commemorating King Mother Rama IX's 2523rd birthday in 1980 is unique because it features a portrait of the King Mother on one side and the Thai emblem on the other. This coin was made of nickel and weighed 15 grams. It's intriguing that this coin was produced as a circulating commemorative coin, implying that it was intended for everyday use as legal cash. As a result, it's not only a collector's item but also a piece of Thai history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2523 (1980)  1288000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Baht - Rama IX (King Mother) 2523 (1980) coin.