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25 Satang - Rama VIII Posthumous

2489 (1946) year
Tin 2.6 g 20.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) (1935-1946)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
2489 (1946)
Calendar
Thai
Value
25 Satangs (25 สตางค์) (0.25&nbspTHB)
Currency
Baht (1897-date)
Composition
Tin
Weight
2.6 g
Diameter
20.5 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#9274
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Mythical creature "Garuda"

Script: Thai

Lettering:
รัฐบาลไทย
๒๕ สต.
พ.ศ.๒๔๘๙

Translation:
Thai government
25 Satang
B.E. 2489

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 25 Satang - Rama VIII (Posthumous) 2489 (1946) coin from Thailand is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. The coin was issued in 1946, just a year after the death of King Rama VIII, who had ruled Thailand since 1935. His death led to a period of political instability, with several different governments and military coups taking place in the following years. Despite this, the coin remained in circulation and became a symbol of national pride and resilience for the Thai people.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2489 (1946)  226348000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Satang - Rama VIII (Posthumous) 2489 (1946) coin.