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

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

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

5 Baht

Heavy Type
Y# 219
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Characteristics
Material Copper Nickel Clad Copper
Weight 7.5 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Royal Thai Mint (RTM)

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