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10 Baht - Rama IX Wat Arun; 4th portrait
| Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1946-2016) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2551-2560 (2008-2017) |
| Calendar | Thai |
| Value | 10 Bahts (10 บาท) 10 THB = USD 0.30 |
| Currency | Baht (1897-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#22038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Arun Temple (Temple of the Dawn), Bangkok
Scripts: Braille, Thai
Lettering:
ประเทศไทย ⠂⠴ พ.ศ.๒๕๕๕
๑๐ บาท 10
Translation:
Thailand 10 BE2555
10 Baht 10
Edge
Segmented reeding; 5 reeds each 15 sections
Comment
Obverse designer : Mr. Wutthichai SaengngoenObverse modeler : Mr. Thammanun Kaewsawang
Reverse designer : Ms. Phaitun na Chiangmai, Ms. Prani Khlaichueawong
Reverse modeler : Mr. Pan-ya Khamkhen
Interesting fact
The 10 Baht coin featuring King Rama IX's 4th portrait, also known as the "Wat Arun" coin, was the first bi-metallic coin to be introduced in Thailand. It was first minted in 2008 and was in circulation until 2017. The coin's unique design features an aluminum bronze center surrounded by a copper-nickel ring, which gives it a distinctive look and feel.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2551 (2008) | 18450000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2552 (2009) | 59107733 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2553 (2010) | 1953000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2554 (2011) | 13400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2555 (2012) | 113710000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2556 (2013) | 162075000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2557 (2014) | 52224000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2558 (2015) | 109175000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2559 (2016) | 82225000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2560 (2017) | 142317600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Wat Arun; 4th portrait) 2551-2560 (2008-2017) coin.
