Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Thailand: Princess Mother 9th Cycle Birthday commemorative coin issued



Six different coins for three denominations have been issued to mark the 9th cycle (108th) birthday of Somdej Phra Srinagarindra Boromarajajonani 21 Oct 1900 – 18 Jul 1995). Somdej Phra Srinagarindra Boromarajajonani or simply HRH Princess Mother was mother of two kings of Thailand, HM King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) and HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX).



The three denominations are cupro-nickel 20 Baht, silver 800 Baht and gold 16,000 Baht. All three denominations come with 2 varieties – standard and polished (proof) making it a total of 6 different coins.




Commemorative coin

108th (9th cycle) Birthday - Princess Mother


108 พรรษา (9 รอบ) สมเด็จย่า





Denomination: 20 Baht

Diameter: 32mm

Weight: 15g

Composition: Cupro-Nickel (Cu 75% Ni 25%)

Edge: Segmented Reeding

Description: Obv - Bust of Princess Mother Rev - Insignia of Princess Mother

Date issued: 16 Jan 09

KM#: NA

Catalog Nr.: 51033





Denomination: 800 Baht

Diameter: 35mm

Weight: 22g

Composition: 0.925 Silver 0.659 oz. ASW

Edge: Segmented Reeding

Description: Obv - Bust of Princess Mother Rev - Insignia of Princess Mother Date issued: 16 Jan 09

KM#: NA

Catalog Nr.: 51031





Denomination: 16,000 Baht

Diameter: 26mm

Weight: 15g

Composition: 0.9 Gold 0.434 oz. AGW

Edge: Segmented Reeding

Description: Obv - Bust of Princess Mother Rev - Insignia of Princess Mother

Date issued: 16 Jan 09

KM#: NA

Catalog Nr.: 51029

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