© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
2 Baht - Rama IX
| Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 4 g | 21.75 mm |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1946-2016) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2551-2560 (2008-2017) |
| Calendar | Thai |
| Value | 2 Bahts (2 บาท) 2 THB = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Baht (1897-date) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21.75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#7234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Phu Khao Thong (The Golden Mountain), Stupa in Wat Saket, inscriptions around
Script: Thai
Lettering:
ประเทศไทย
พ.ศ.๒๕๕๖
๒ บาท 2
Translation:
Thailand
BE 2556
2 Baht 2
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
Issued on February 3rd, 2009.There is a video showing a picture of Aluminium-bronze 2 Baht struck with 2550 die pairs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUltlwmL-74
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Baht - Rama IX 2551-2560 (2008-2017) coin from Thailand is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin features the image of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX, in a traditional Thai dress, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Phra Kaew Morakot, a famous temple in Bangkok that houses the revered Emerald Buddha statue. This design was chosen to commemorate the king's 60th anniversary on the throne and to highlight Thailand's deep roots in Buddhism and its cultural traditions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2551 (2008) | 10004000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2552 (2009) | 244741000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2553 (2010) | 137228000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2554 (2011) | 172800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2555 (2012) | 307743400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2556 (2013) | 232350100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2557 (2014) | 29810000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2558 (2015) | 180000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2559 (2016) | 145000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2560 (2017) | 214835800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Baht - Rama IX 2551-2560 (2008-2017) coin.
