1 Baht coins account for 70% of the total 17 billion coins in circulation. To reduce production costs, new series coins made of Nickel-clad steel (rather than Cupro-nickel) were launched in Jul 2009. They are lighter by 0.4g as well.
The obverse has been updated with a more recent potrait of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The reverse has several noticeable differences as highlighted below.
On left is New Series and on right is older series (Y#183).
Thai and Arabic numeral:
Arabic number 1 is significantly taller than the Thai word for Baht "บาท". Thai number 1 (๑) also has a bigger starting head.
Chedi or Stupa:
Number of rings between the square base and the hemisperical dome in the new coins are one less than the older series.
Roof finials:
The Ubosot (ordination hall) roof finials have different lengths and distance separating them.
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