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5 Baht - Rama IX
2515 (1972) year| Copper-nickel | 9 g | 27.8 mm |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1946-2016) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2515 (1972) |
| Calendar | Thai |
| Value | 5 Bahts (5 บาท) (5 THB) |
| Currency | Baht (1897-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 27.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Nonagonal (9-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1977 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#9431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Mythical creature "Garuda"
Script: Thai
Lettering:
รัฐบาลไทย พ.ศ.๒๕๑๕
๕ บาท
Translation:
Royal Thai Government BE 2515
5 Baht
Edge
Plain
Comment
The coin was massive counterfeited at the time, leads to withdrawal in 2520 (1977). There are more than 3 types of counterfeit, from pewter alloys to copper-nickel-zinc alloys, weight from ~7 g to ~10.4 g.Two types exist with different dot shape
