SOUVENIR
A 50 Baht Commemorative Coin in Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of The World Fellowship of Buddhists B.E.2514 (1971)
Product No. wfb2015/02
Description
The obverse of the coin features His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at shoulder length, wearing royal insignia krui (robe) and Phra Boromrajaphoositaphorn (พระบรมราชภูษิตาภรณ์ or elaborate intricate golden robe), with the royal face turning to the left side. On the top edge of the coin is read “Bhumibol Adulyadej, The Royal Patron”; at the lower part on the left side of the coin is read “Government B.E.2514 ”; and on the edge to the right was signified of “50 Baht”.
The reverse side of the coin features Dharmachakra (Wheel of Dhamma) and above of it is Roman letters of “W.F.B.” with under it is Buddhist era “B.E.2493-2513”. On the outer of the wheel is read “IN COMMEMORATION OF 20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF BUDDHISTS”.
Diameter 40 millimetres
Weight 25 grams
Characteristic disc shape with toothed wheel edge
Released since 18 August B.E.2514 (1971)
Value 50 Thai Baht
Composition: 10% copper and 90% silver
Limit of production 200,000 coins
Year of Minting B.E. 2514 (1971)
Obverse and reverse sides designed by Mr. Sanit Ditthaphand, Department of Fine Arts.
Obverse side carved by Mr. Ruengsook A-roonvech, Department of Fine Arts.
Reverse side carved by Mrs. Phaithoonsri Deepanwong, Royal Thai Mint, Treasury Department
The obverse of the coin features His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at shoulder length, wearing royal insignia krui (robe) and Phra Boromrajaphoositaphorn (พระบรมราชภูษิตาภรณ์ or elaborate intricate golden robe), with the royal face turning to the left side. On the top edge of the coin is read “Bhumibol Adulyadej, The Royal Patron”; at the lower part on the left side of the coin is read “Government B.E.2514 ”; and on the edge to the right was signified of “50 Baht”.
The reverse side of the coin features Dharmachakra (Wheel of Dhamma) and above of it is Roman letters of “W.F.B.” with under it is Buddhist era “B.E.2493-2513”. On the outer of the wheel is read “IN COMMEMORATION OF 20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF BUDDHISTS”.
Diameter 40 millimetres
Weight 25 grams
Characteristic disc shape with toothed wheel edge
Released since 18 August B.E.2514 (1971)
Value 50 Thai Baht
Composition: 10% copper and 90% silver
Limit of production 200,000 coins
Year of Minting B.E. 2514 (1971)
Obverse and reverse sides designed by Mr. Sanit Ditthaphand, Department of Fine Arts.
Obverse side carved by Mr. Ruengsook A-roonvech, Department of Fine Arts.
Reverse side carved by Mrs. Phaithoonsri Deepanwong, Royal Thai Mint, Treasury Department
1500 Baht
If interested, call (660) 2661-1284-7
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