Thailand.

Kingdom of Thailand is a rather big Asian country. It has an area about 514000 sq.km. and a population more than 67000000. Bangkok is a capital of this country. The Kingdom of Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. Rama IX is a king since 1946; his second name is Phra Maha Bhumifhol Aduliadej).
Thailand is a popular tourist center of Southern Asia: ancient architecture, big elefants, exotic fruits... and hot Sun! I desire to visit that country some day.
As I know, a coins from Thailand is not very popular in USA; I suppose that the main reason is that Thailand is situated too far from your country. And this is the main reason for me to share my collection with you, Gentlemen!:smile

 

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The monetary system of the Kingdom of Thailand is rather simple:
Since 1939 baht is a national currency of that country. 1 baht = 100 satang or 4 salung (1 salung = 25 satang). Coins of Thailand are very nice and unusual.

 

25 satang (1 salung), aluminium-bronze, weight - 1,9 g., size - 15,93 g. King Rama IX.

 

50 satang 1957, aluminium-bronze. King Rama IX.

 

50 satang, brass, weight - 2,4 g. King Rama IX.

 

50 satang, brass, weight - 2,4 g. Another type of a portrait of king Rama IX.

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1 baht 1962, copper-nickel. King Rama IX. This coins were minted since 1962 until 1982, but with the same date "1962".

 

1 baht 1974, copper-nickel. The single mintage only.

 

1 baht, copper-nickel, size - 20 mm, weight - 3,45 g. I don't know the date.

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1 baht, copper-nickel, size - 20 mm, weight - 3,45 g. Another type of a portrait of king Rama IX.

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1 baht 1996, copper-nickel, size - 20 mm, weight - 3,45 g. "50th Anniversary of reign king Rama IX".

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1 baht 1977, copper-nickel. The single mintage only.

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2 baht 2007, copper-nickel.

 

It depends on who you talk to as to how popular they are here. They are very populr in my house, and I own probably about 500 unique Thai coins. To be fair, my wife is Thai.

Thailand is probably one of the best choices for a numismatist on a limited budget to make. They make a different circulating commemorative each year, as well as silver and gold ones often. Their coinage of western coins dates back to the 1860's, and even earlier if you consider the "bullet money" marked with the Rama on each one.

Very excellent subject SiberianMan. Thank you for sharing.

Chris

 

I think the reason Thai coins aren't popular in the U.S. is that most people can't read the script or the numbers. Most collectors want to be able to read it and identify it, even if it's in another language. I think most coins that don't use the Western alphabet probably have less appeal to U.S. collectors. Thanks for sharing though, SiberianMan.

 

5 baht 1977, copper-nickel clad copper.

 

5 baht 2007, copper-nickel clad copper, size - 24 mm, weight - 7,46 g.

 

10 baht 199(?), bimetallic. weight - 8,54 g., size - 26 mm.

 

Lol very true. I cheat and have my wife read it for me.

One trick I learned was 2500=1957 for calendars. They use the buddhist calendar. Luckily my mother in law was born in 2500(1957) so it makes it easy for me to remember that trick.

You are very right though the alphabet makes it hard. Thais are extremely proud of the fact they use one of the few unique alphabets on earth.

Btw for people wishing to collect "normal" coins. They can be found for Rama V through IX. Rama VIII was postumously declared king, but luckily for collectors they struck a series of coins with him on it, (mainly for commemoration and collectors). He was assasinated in 1946 I believe, before he officially took the throne. He was the brother of King Rama IX.

Btw, if anyone ever goes to Thailand do NOT insult their King. It is technically a crime, and I have found no way to make a Thai person upset than to bad mouth their king. They would rather you bad mouth their country than their King.

Chris

 

10 baht 1996, bimetallic. weight - 8,54 g., size - 26 mm. "50th Anniversary - Reign on King Rama IX."

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