1 Baht Coin 1966 - Rama IX 5th Asian Games, Bangkok | Coinantiquariat
Art. number: 146
New
1 Baht Coin 1966 - Rama IX 5th Asian Games, Bangkok | Coinantiquariat
Available
Art. number: 146
Specifications
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Issuing state | Thailand |
| Year | 1966 AD |
| Technique | Milled |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 26.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Alignment | Coin |
| Edge | Reeded |
Description
This 1 Baht coin commemorates the 5th Asian Games held in Bangkok in 1966. The obverse features conjoined busts of Rama IX and Queen Sirikit, both facing right, with the Thai inscription translating to "Government of Thailand B.E.2509 1 Baht". The reverse is adorned with the official symbol of the Asian Games: a radiant sun with 16 rays, surrounded by the slogan "EVER ONWARD" and 20 conjoined circles below, representing the unity and ongoing spirit of the games. The inscriptions around the edge read "FIFTH ASIAN GAMES BANGKOK 1966".
Tag: Rama IX Coin, 1966 1 Baht, 5th Asian Games, Bangkok Asian Games, Commemorative Thai Coin, Rama IX and Queen Sirikit, Asian Games Symbol, Numismatic Collectible, Coinantiquariat Collection, Thai History Coin.
See more info
