20 Baht - Rama IX (Birthday) 2542 (1999) front 20 Baht - Rama IX (Birthday) 2542 (1999) back
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20 Baht - Rama IX Birthday

2542 (1999) year
Copper-nickel 15.1 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1946-2016)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2542 (1999)
Calendar
Thai
Value
20 Bahts (20 บาท) 20 THB = USD 0.60
Currency
Baht (1897-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
15.1 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#11381
Rarity index
33%

Reverse

Emblem of the celebration: King’s royal cypher within chakra which is on Attatisa Utumpara Throne. The Great Crown of Victory and alphabet “U” on the above. Two white seven-tier umbrellas aside and a white nine-tier Umbrella on the top. Four lotuses and ray of light around the emblem. On the ribbon below is inscribed the ceremony’s name.

Lettering:
มหามงคลเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา ๖ รอบ ๕ ธันวาคม ๒๕๔๒
ประเทศไทย ๒๐ บาท

Translation:
On the occasion of His Majesty the King's 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary 5 December 1999
Thailand 20 baht

Edge

Reeded

Comment

MTO coins exist:
- Coin struck on 26.8 grams gold planchet; PCGS #36017503.
- Coins struck on 27 grams gold planchet; PCGS #35832711, PCGS #80717469.

Interesting fact

The 20 Baht coin commemorating King Rama IX's birthday in 1999 features a unique design that showcases the king's image in a traditional Thai dress, surrounded by intricate patterns and designs that reflect Thai culture and traditions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2542 (1999)  30011 - - - - - -

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