The 2018 Thailand 10 Baht coin marks the first portrait of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X), following his coronation in 2016. This coin features the bust of King Rama X on the obverse and his crowned monogram on the reverse. Made from bimetallic composition with a copper-aluminium-nickel center and copper-nickel ring, the coin showcases the distinctive 10 Baht denomination and plays an important role in modern Thai currency.
Obverse (Front)
The obverse features:
- The bust of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) facing left, with a 10-sided rim surrounding the king’s portrait.
- The inscription "มหาวชิราลงกรณ รัชกาลที่ 10" (Maha Vajiralongkorn Rama X) in Thai script.
- The year 2561 in the Thai calendar, corresponding to 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.
Reverse (Back)
The reverse displays:
- The crowned monogram of King Rama X, with inscriptions surrounding the design in Thai script.
- The inscription "ประเทศไทย พ.ศ. ๒๕๖๑" (Thailand BE2561) and "10 บาท" (10 Baht) in Thai script.
- The coin alignment follows a medal alignment, where both sides are oriented the same way.
Specifications
- Composition: Bimetallic (Copper-Aluminium-Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring)
- Core: 92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel
- Ring: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
- Weight: 8.5 grams
- Diameter: 26 mm
- Thickness: 2.15 mm
- Shape: Round
- Edge: Segmented reeding, 15 segments with 5 reeds in each segment
- Mint: Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation, Daejeon, South Korea
- Number: N# 138312
- References: Y# 577
Historical Context
- The 10 Baht coin is part of the standard circulation coins issued during the reign of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X).
- This coin features modern bimetallic technology, with its copper-aluminium-nickel center and copper-nickel ring, representing an evolution in coin design and durability.
- The coin was minted in South Korea and plays a key role in Thailand’s Baht currency system, which dates back to 1897.
Why Collect the 2018 Thailand 10 Baht?
The 2018 Thailand 10 Baht coin is an important addition to any collection, representing the first portrait of King Rama X. Its bimetallic composition, royal symbolism, and distinctive 10-sided rim make it a valuable piece for those interested in modern Asian coinage, royal numismatics, or the Baht currency of Thailand.
