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20 Baht - Rama IX Government Savings Bank
2540 (1997) year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper / 25% Nickel) | 15.0 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1946-2016) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2540 (1997) |
| Calendar | Thai |
| Value | 20 Bahts (20 บาท) 20 THB = USD 0.60 |
| Currency | Baht (1897-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper / 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 15.0 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Symbol of Government Savings Bank: circle diveded in to three parts; Vajura in upper-left, Five-tiered Chatra in upper right, and ficus tree ib bottom, surrounded by inscriptions.
Vajura: symbol of Rama VI
Five-tiered Chatra: symbol of Purachatra Jayakara, Prince of Kamphaengphet
Ficus tree: stability and continuity
Script: Thai
Lettering:
๘๔ ปี ธนาคารออมสิน ๑ เมษายน ๒๕๔๐
ประเทศไทย ๒๐ บาท
Translation:
84 Years [of] Government Savings Bank 1 April [BE]2540
Thailand 20 Baht
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX, on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Wat Phra Kaew, a temple in Bangkok that houses the famous Emerald Buddha statue.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2540 (1997) | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Baht - Rama IX (Government Savings Bank) 2540 (1997) coin.
