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2 Baht - Rama IX Siriraj Hospital
2531 (1988) year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 7.3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1946-2016) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2531 (1988) |
| Calendar | Thai |
| Value | 2 Bahts (2 บาท) 2 THB = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Baht (1897-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#8086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Radiant crown above snake design
Lettering:
๑๐๐ ปี โรงพยาบาลศิริราช
๒ บาท
๒๖ เมษายน ๒๕๓๑ ประเทศไทย
Comment
The hospital was founded by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) in 1888, two years after a worldwide cholera epidemic.It was named after the king's 18-month-old son, Prince Siriraj Kakuttaphan, who had succumbed to dysentery a year earlier.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's reign, also known as Rama IX, and the 100th anniversary of the Siriraj Hospital, which is one of the most prestigious hospitals in Thailand. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the hospital's logo on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2531 (1988) | 3412000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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