• Source: Ten-baht coin

The bi-metallic Thailand ten-baht coin is a denomination coin of the Thai baht, the currency unit of Thailand.
Like every standard-issue coin in Thailand, its obverse features the King of Thailand, Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun and previously Bhumibol Adulyadej. The newest coin features King Vajiralongkorn's royal monogram on its reverse side while the previous set featured Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawora Mahavihara seen from the Chao Phraya River.
Ten-baht coin has been used as a commemorative coin for many occasions since 1971. As of March 2012, there are one silver, twenty-three nickel, twenty-three cupronickel and fifty-eight bi-metallic face-valued ten-baht commemorative coin series.




Features


Raised dots corresponding to Braille cell dot 1 and dots 2-4-5, which correspond to the number 10, are at the 12 o'clock position on the reverse of the standard-issue 10-baht coin. Braille enumeration does not appear on coins of other denominations, nor on ten-baht coins frequently issued as commemorative coins (for example, the 50th and 60th Anniversary of Accession to the Throne of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.)
The bi-metallic ten-baht coin is very similar to the two–euro coin, which first minted in 2002, in size, shape and weight and likewise consists of two different alloys. Vending machines that are not equipped with an up-to-date coin-checking system might therefore accept them as €2 coins. This similarity is because both coins are minted on the model of the defunct Italian 500 lire coin, the world's first modern bi-metallic coin. To mint its 10 baht coin in 1988, the Thai government had to be allowed by the Italian mint, which had an international copyright over bi-metallic minting. The 10 baht is a perfect copy of the 500 lire coin even in its alloy, being made of acmonital for the outer ring and bronzital for the centre plug, but slightly larger (26 mm to 25.80 mm) and heavier (8.5 g to 6.8 g).




Series






= 2009 changes

=
In 2009, a new series of Thai baht coins were released in circulation. The Ten-baht coin was issued for this series, the difference is the redesign of the portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the obverse, to reflect his current age. The reverse side remained the same from previous issues.




= 2018 series

=
The Ministry of Finance announced on March 28, 2018 that the first coins featuring the portrait of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun will be put in circulation on April 6.




Mintages


1988 ~ 60,200
1989 ~ 100,000,000
1990 ~ 100
1991 ~ 1,380,650
1992 ~ 13,805,000
1993 ~ 10,556,000
1994 ~ 150,598,831
1995 ~ 53,700,000
1996 ~ 17,086,000
1997 ~ 9,310,600
1998 ~ 980,000
1999 ~ 1,030,000
2000 ~ 1,666,000
2001 ~ 2,060,000
2002 ~ 61,180,000
2003 ~ 49,263,000
2004 ~ 38,591,000
2005 ~ 108,271,000
2006 ~ 109,703,000
2007 ~ 161,897,000
2008 (old series) ~ 209,800,000
2008 (new series) ~ 16,750,000
2009 ~ 41,657,733




Design


See information box for standard issue, and see below for commemorative issues.




Commemorative issues






= Silver coin

=
the 25th Anniversary Celebrations of the King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Accession




= Nickel coin

=
Commemoration of Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn's marriage ceremony
Commemoration of Princess Sirindhorn graduated from Chulalongkorn University
Commemoration of Princess Chulabhorn Walailak graduated from Kasetsart University
the 80th Anniversary of Princess Mother Srinagarindra
the 30th Anniversary of The World Fellowship of Buddhists
Commemoration of the King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession as two times as the King Mongkut
the 50th Anniversary of the Queen Sirikit
the 75th Anniversary of World Scout
the Centenary of Thai Post
the 700th Anniversary of Lai Su Thai (Thai script)
the 84th Anniversary of Princess Mother Srinagarindra
the 72nd Anniversary of Government Saving Bank
the National Years of the Tree 1985-1987, Thailand
the 5th Cycle Birthday of the King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Rajamagalapisek Royal Ceremony
the 6th ASEAN Orchid Congress
Commemoration of the King Bhumibol Adulyadej for Outstanding Leadership in Rural Development
the Centenary of Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy
Commemoration of Princess Chulabhorn Walailak, the researcher princess
the 72nd Anniversary of National Cooperatives
the 36th Anniversary of Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn
the Centenary of Siriraj Hospital
the 72nd Anniversary of Chulalongkorn University




= Cupronickel coin

=
the 90th Anniversary of Princess Mother Srinagarindra
the Centenary of the Siriraj Pattayakorn School
the Centenary of the Comptroller General's Department
the 36th Anniversary of Princess Sirindhorn
the Centenary of Prince Mahidol Adulyadej
the 80th Anniversary of Thai Scout
Commemoration of Princess Mother Srinagarindra for her public health work
the Centenary of Ministry of Interior
the Centenary of Ministry of Justice
Ramon Magsaysay Award: Public Service to Princess Sirindhorn
the Centenary of Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
the 60th Anniversary of National Assembly of Thailand
the 5th Cycle Birthday of the Queen Sirikit
the 64th Anniversary of the King Bhumibol Adulyadej as the same age as the King Mongkut
the 50th Anniversary of Bank of Thailand
the Centenary of Thai Teacher Education
the Centenary of the Thai Red Cross Society
the 60th Anniversary of Treasury Department
the Centenary of Office of the Attorney General
the Centenary of the King Prajadhipok
the 60th Anniversary of the Royal Institute
the 60th Anniversary of Thammasat Universary
the 120th Anniversary of the Privy Council and the Council of State




= Bi-metallic coin

=
FAO's Agricola Medal to the King Bhumibol Adulyadej
the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of the King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Accession
IRRI's International Rice Award Medal to the King Bhumibol Adulyadej
the Centenary of the King Chulalongkorn's Europe visit
Commemoration of the King Nangklao (Nangklao)
the 13th Asian Games
the 6th Cycle Birthday of the King Bhumibol Adulyadej
the Centenary of the General Hospital
the 125th Anniversary of Custom Department
the Centenary of Thai Army Medicare
the 50th Anniversary of Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board
the 80th Anniversary of Ministry of Commerce
the Centenary of Department of Lands
the Centenary of Princess Mother Srinagarindra
the 90th Anniversary of BMA Medical College & Vajira Hospital
the 90th Anniversary of Department of Highways
the Centenary of Royal Irrigation Department
the 60th Anniversary of Department of Internal Trade
the 20th World Scout Jamboree
the 75th Anniversary of the King Bhumibol Adulyadej
the 80th Anniversary of Princess Galyani Vadhana
the Centenary of Inspector General Department, Royal Thai Army
the 90th Anniversary of Government Savings Bank
the 150th Anniversary of King Chulalogkorn
the 11th APEC Summit
the 70th Anniversary of the Royal Institute
the 6th Cycle Birthday of the Queen Sirikit
the Commemorative of Anti-Drug Campaign
the 70th Anniversary of Thammasat University
the Bicentenary of the King Mongkut
the 3rd IUCN World Conservation Congress (Bangkok World Conservation Congress 2004)
the 13th Meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
the Centenary of Department of Army Transportation
the 72nd Anniversary of Treasury Department
the 72nd Anniversary of the Secretariat of the Cabinet
the 80th Anniversary of Princess Bejaratana
the 25th Asia-Pacific Scout Jamboree
Commemoration of the Blessing and Naming Rites of Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti
the 130th Anniversary of Office of the Auditor General of Thailand
the 60th Anniversary Celebrations of the King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Accession
the 150th Anniversary of Prince Chaturonrasmi
the Centenary of Judge Advocate General's Department
Commemorative of WHO's Food Safety Award to the Queen Sirikit
the Centenary of the 1st Cavalry Regiment, King's Guard
the Centenary of Siam Commercial Bank
the 50th Anniversary of the Medical Technology Council
the 24th Summer Universiade
the 75th Anniversary of the Queen Sirikit
the 9th Congress of International Association of Supreme Administrative Jurisdictions
the 80th Anniversary of the King Bhumibol Adulyadej
the 24th SEA Games
the 120th Anniversary of Siriraj Hospital
the 125th Anniversary of Thailand Post
the 50th Anniversary of National Research Council of Thailand
the 84th Anniversary of HRH Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda
the 60th Anniversary of Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board
the 120th Anniversary of The Comptroller General’s Department
the 100th Anniversary of The Fine Arts Department




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