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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