© nalaberong
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5 Baht - Rama IX heavy type
| Copper-nickel clad copper | 7.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1946-2016) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2531-2551 (1988-2008) |
| Calendar | Thai |
| Value | 5 Bahts (5 บาท) 5 THB = USD 0.15 |
| Currency | Baht (1897-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#1640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Wat Benchamabophit, also known as “The Marble Temple", with the denomination below
Script: Thai
Lettering:
ประเทศไทย พ.ศ.๒๕๓๓
๕ บาท 5
Unabridged legend: ประเทศไทย พุทธศักราช ๒๕๓๓
Translation:
Thailand Buddhistic Era 1990
5 Baht
Engraver: Supab Aun-aree
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Made-to-order coins exist:Coins dated 2542 were struck on a copper planchet; PCGS #35515204 (6.6g), PCGS #37982043.
// MTO set 2542 is consist of coins from 1 Satang to 5 Baht, with each type struck on copper, silver, and gold. 16~18 sets are believed to be made. (source by siamcoin)
- Aluminium-bronze, medal alignment (2544)
- Copper, medal alignment (2544)
- Silver, medal alignment (2544)
// MTO set 2544, struck as medal alignment.
- Coins dated 2542 struck on (10 Baht like) bi-metallic planchet. PCGS #36026876. Non-graded coins also exist.
- Coin dated 2544 struck on (10 Baht like) bi-metallic 6.9g planchet. PCGS #35515205.
- Coins dated 2545 struck on (10 Baht like) bi-metallic planchet.
- Coins struck as the double obverse. PCGS #80704779. (could be an error)
- Coins dated 2532 struck as a double reverse. PCGS #80758343. (could be an error)
- Coins dated 2547 struck as a double reverse. PCGS #80704780. (could be an error)
- Coins dated 2543 struck without a clad layer on the obverse. PCGS #35676310. (could be an error)
- Coins dated 2543 struck without a clad layer on the reverse. PCGS #35676311. (could be an error)
- Coins dated 2532 struck as medal alignment. PCGS #80717156. (could be an error)
2546 ๒๕๔๖ exists in 2 versions:
