20 Baht - Rama IX (Department of Highways) 2555 (2012) front 20 Baht - Rama IX (Department of Highways) 2555 (2012) back
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20 Baht - Rama IX Department of Highways

2555 (2012) year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper / 25% Nickel) 15 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1946-2016)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2555 (2012)
Calendar
Thai
Value
20 Bahts (20 บาท) 20 THB = USD 0.60
Currency
Baht (1897-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper / 25% Nickel)
Weight
15 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
2.34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#54387
Rarity index
35%

Reverse

Seal of Department of Highways: Unalom above howdah (carriage which is positioned on the back of an elephant) above crossed tusks, surrounded by circles.

Script: Thai

Lettering:
ครบ ๑๐๐ ปี กรมทางหลวง ๑ เมษายน ๒๕๕๕
กรมทางหลวง
• ๒๐ บาท ประเทศไทย •

Translation:
100th Anniversary [of] Department of Highways 1st April [B.E.]2555
Department of Highways
20 Baht Thailand

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

Other coin commemorates the anniversary of Department of Highways:
90th anniversary - 10 Baht

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 85th birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX, who was the King of Thailand from 1946 until his death in 2016. The coin's design features an image of the King on one side and the Department of Highways emblem on the other, symbolizing the King's efforts to improve Thailand's infrastructure during his reign.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2555 (2012)  500000 - - - - - -

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