20 Baht - Rama IX Queen Sirikit
2555 (2012) year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper / 25% Nickel) | 15 g | 32 mm |
| 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 | 5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#40233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Emblem of the ceremony: crowned "สก" monogram of Queen Sirikit beneath the great crown and emblem of Royal House of Chakri, surrounded by chain of The Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems. Thai numeral "๘๐" in diamond shape below with ribbon bearing the name of the ceremony hanging on flanking two sever-tiered Chatra umbrellas.
Script: Thai
Lettering:
มหามงคลเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา ๘๐ พรรษา ๑๒ สิงหาคม ๒๕๕๕
๒๐ บาท ประเทศไทย
Translation:
The auspicious occasion of 80th birthday 12 August [B.E.]2555
20 Baht Thailand
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Other coins commemorate the anniversary of Queen Sirikit:
36th anniversary: 150 Baht - 300 Baht - 600 Baht
50th anniversary: 10 Baht - 600 Baht
60th anniversary: 2 Baht - 5 Baht - 10 Baht - 150 Baht - 300 Baht - 600 Baht - 1500 Baht - 3000 Baht - 6000 Baht
72nd anniversary: 10 Baht - 20 Baht - 600 Baht - 9000 Baht
75th anniversary: 10 Baht - 20 Baht
80th anniversary: 800 Baht - 16000 Baht
84th anniversary: 50 Baht - 800 Baht - 16000 Baht
90th anniversary: 20 Baht - 1000 Baht - 20000 Baht
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Queen Sirikit, who was the queen consort of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and is highly revered in Thailand. The coin was issued in 2012 to commemorate her 80th birthday.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2555 (2012) | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Queen Sirikit) 2555 (2012) coin.
