Here's a nice one. The ony distinguishable thing on this coin if you can't read Thai is the 5. If you can at least recognize the words as Thai or Rama IX on the obverse you'll have an easier time finding the coin. If you live in Thailand, you most likely know just about everything about it. Anyway, It is a Thai 5 Baht, the Thai 5 dollar equivalent, and is worth $0.17 in exchange value. It's basically a thick U.S. Quarter with some different designs. It's even copper-nickel clad! It's worth about $0.25 for collector value which is $0.08 over exchange value! What a steal!
Hey there Dr. Math, been a while for me as I have fallen off the planet. Anyways, sorry for the long overdue response to your post a few months back, I had to turn off the blogging for now and until I pass my bar exam. I failed, so I didn't need more distraction this time. So until I pass, the blog will be put on hold.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, since you posted on Thailand and since I lived there for a long time, I thought I'd comment on it. The coin that you have in your possession is from the Buddhist Era year 2549, and to get the modern equivalent date, you subtract 543 and get 2006. Two years after this coin was produced, they introduced a different version of it, with a modified picture of King Bhumipol Adulyadej (Rama 9) and the coin is thinner but still copper clad. They did this to save money (obviously), that year was pretty significant for Thai coins as the image of the King wasn't changed for a very long time, maybe 20+ years or so. It also marked a change in the type of coin materials like the smaller satang coins went from some type of brass composite material to copper plated steel and the 1 baht coin was also changed to nickel plated steel. I have hundreds of these coins in my collection, but they only carry sentimental value for me. You need to find some Thai 10 baht coins to post on because they are much more interesting. You can get the entire collection of Thai Bimetallic 10 baht coins on ebay for about $60-70 which is a steal! I have all but 3 of the 10 baht coins, but they are all new and since I haven't been able to go back to Thailand this year, I wasn't able to pick them up. I also have all of the 20, 50 and 100 baht coins; except for the new ones of course. Well, I will have to check back later, I always do, but I just need to stay focused on my goal, otherwise I will never be able to collect anymore! Cheers!
Look who's back! It's been quite a while. Pass the bar soon because I'd like to see some more coins over on your blog.
DeleteAs for the Thai coins, I won't be buying on eBay, I'll just get them when I can. Also, thanks for the added information. I might have to put that into another Thai post when I do one. I've got a few Thai coins now and since some are new, that will fit in perfectly.
Thanks for letting me know you didn't quit. I've seen many a blog die and was starting to think yours had joined the pile. Get back to posting soon!