Thailand Rama IX 5 Baht

History

5 Baht 1988-2008, Y# 219, Thailand, Rama IX

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

Bhumibol Adulyadej (1927–2016), conferred with the title King Bhumibol the Great in 1987, was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri dynasty as Rama IX. Reigning since 9 June 1946 he was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-reigning head of state, the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history and the longest-reigning monarch having reigned only as an adult, reigning for 70 years, 126 days. During his reign, he was served by a total of 30 prime ministers.

Obverse	Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) Rama IX Bespectacled bust of H.M. King Rama IX facing 1/2 left, surrounded by the inscription "King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand". Engraver: Wuthichai Saengngoen ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช รัชกาลที่๙
Reverse	Temple (church, mosque, synagogue, pagoda etc.) Buddhist temple Depicts Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram, value and date. Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram is a Buddhist temple (wat) in the Dusit district of Bangkok, Thailand. Also known as the marble temple, it is one of Bangkok's most beautiful temples and a major tourist attraction. It typifies Bangkok's ornate style of high gables, stepped-out roofs and elaborate finials. Engraver: Supab Aun-aree ประเทศไทย พ.ศ.๒๕๔๙ ๕ บาท 5
Edge	Reeded (milled)