50 Satang - Rama VIII (Posthumous) 2489 (1946) front 50 Satang - Rama VIII (Posthumous) 2489 (1946) back
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50 Satang - Rama VIII Posthumous

2489 (1946) year
Tin 5.0 g 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) (1935-1946)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
2489 (1946)
Calendar
Thai
Value
50 Satangs (50 สตางค์) (0.50&nbspTHB)
Currency
Baht (1897-date)
Composition
Tin
Weight
5.0 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#2492
Rarity index
19%

Reverse

Mythical creature "Garuda"

Script: Thai

Lettering:
รัฐบาลไทย
๕๐ สต.
พ.ศ.๒๔๘๙

Translation:
Thai government
50 Satang
1946

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Satang - Rama VIII (Posthumous) 2489 (1946) coin from Thailand is that it was made of tin, which is a relatively soft and malleable metal. This is unusual for coins, as most coins are made of harder metals like copper, nickel, or silver to ensure their durability and resistance to wear and tear. The use of tin in this coin may have been a deliberate choice to reduce the cost of production, as tin is generally less expensive than other metals. Despite being made of a softer metal, the coin still maintains its value as a collector's item and a piece of Thai history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2489 (1946)  17008000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Satang - Rama VIII (Posthumous) 2489 (1946) coin.