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5 Baht - Rama IX 8th Asian Games

2521 (1978) year
Copper-nickel clad copper 12 g 29.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1946-2016)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2521 (1978)
Calendar
Thai
Value
5 Bahts (5 บาท) (5&nbspTHB)
Currency
Baht (1897-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel clad copper
Weight
12 g
Diameter
29.5 mm
Thickness
2.47 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#13765
Rarity index
35%

Reverse

Sun Over Chofa roof finials, inscriptions below

Scripts: Latin, Thai

Lettering:
5   บาท
8th
ASIAN
GAMES
BANGKOK 1978

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 8th Asian Games, which were held in Bangkok, Thailand in 1978. The coin features an image of King Rama IX on one side and the logo of the Asian Games on the other. It was made of copper-nickel clad copper and weighs 12 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2521 (1978)  500000 - - - - - -

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