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5 Baht - Rama IX Pattern ND
1972 year| Copper-nickel | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1946-2016) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1972 |
| Value | 5 Bahts (5 บาท) (5 THB) |
| Currency | Baht (1897-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Nonagonal (9-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#174240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Thai
Lettering:
รัฐบาลไทย
๕ บาท
Translation:
Government of Thailand
5 Baht
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Baht coin was designed to commemorate King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 5th cycle birthday anniversary, which is a significant event in Thai culture. The coin features an image of the king on the obverse side and the Thai emblem on the reverse side. The use of copper-nickel in the coin's composition was a deliberate choice to make it more durable and resistant to corrosion, ensuring that the coin would last for a long time and remain a cherished keepsake for collectors.
