5 Satang - Rama IX (Bronze) 2500 (1957) front 5 Satang - Rama IX (Bronze) 2500 (1957) back
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5 Satang - Rama IX Bronze

2500 (1957) year
Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) 1.25 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1946-2016)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
2500 (1957)
Calendar
Thai
Value
5 Satangs (5 สตางค์) (0.05&nbspTHB)
Currency
Baht (1897-date)
Composition
Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc)
Weight
1.25 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#12253
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

Thailand coat of arms

Script: Thai

Lettering:
รัฐบาลไทย
๕ สต.
พ.ศ.๒๕๐๐

Translation:
Thai government
5 Satang
BE 2500 (AD 1957)

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Satang - Rama IX (Bronze) 2500 (1957) coin from Thailand is that it features a unique blend of metals, specifically 95% copper, 4% tin, and 1% zinc. This combination of metals gives the coin a distinctive bronze color and makes it stand out from other coins made of more traditional metals like silver or gold. Additionally, the use of bronze in the coin's composition was a deliberate choice by the Royal Thai Mint to create a coin that was both durable and affordable for everyday use.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2500 (1957)  6240000 - - - - - -

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