© Jérémy Pureur
© Jérémy Pureur
5 Baht - Rama X 1st portrait
| Copper-nickel clad copper (Core: 99.5% copper; cladding: 75% copper, 25% nickel) | 6.0 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Phra Vajira Klao (Rama X / Vajiralongkorn) (2016-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2561-2566 (2018-2023) |
| Calendar | Thai |
| Value | 5 Bahts (5 บาท) 5 THB = USD 0.15 |
| Currency | Baht (1897-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper (Core: 99.5% copper; cladding: 75% copper, 25% nickel) |
| Weight | 6.0 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#138313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Crowned monogram, surrounded by inscriptions, within 10-sided rim
Script: Thai
Lettering:
ประเทศไทย พ.ศ. ๒๕๖๑
วปร
๕ บาท 5
Translation:
Thailand BE2561
5 Baht 5
Edge
Reeded, 78 reeds
Comment
Ready-made 150,000,000 pcs of 5 Baht coin is from Singapore Precision Industries Pte Ltd.https://www.treasury.go.th/web-upload/old-file/38096/article_20180601101449.pdf
* This is unknown to came as mint rolls or which type of mint bags *
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2561 coin information
The 2561 coin came first as mint rolls, then later mint bag. the two have minor differences, but they are difficult to identify with bare eyes.
coin roll : coins reflect light more, details are a bit blurry, and the rim is slightly thicker.
coin bag : coins are a bit yellowish and rainy lines are present, details are clearly sharp, and the rim is thin.
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2562 coin information
Mint bag issue in August 2019.
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2563 coin information
Mint bag issue in September 2020.
Information Royal Thai Mint:
http://www.royalthaimint.net/ewtadmin/ewt/mint_web/ewt_news.php?nid=1022
Interesting fact
The 5 Baht coin featuring King Maha Vajiralongkorn's first portrait was released in 2018 to commemorate his coronation. It was the first time in Thai history that a coin had been issued with the image of a reigning monarch. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the Thai emblem on the other. The coin's unique feature is that it has a copper-nickel clad copper core, which gives it a distinctive color and durability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2561 (2018) | 453343000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2562 (2019) | 244900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2563 (2020) | 270000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2564 (2021) | 187295600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2565 (2022) | 158850000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Baht - Rama X (1st portrait) 2561-2566 (2018-2023) coin.
