Coins honour HM Queen's birthday - Bangkok Post
The Treasury Department has issued its first commemorative coins honouring Her Majesty the Queen, including just 1,000 gold coins.
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said the coins marked the fourth-cycle birthday anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on June 3.
"The Treasury Department has put considerable effort into producing these coins. They are historically valuable coins. The reverse side depicts Her Majesty's royal duties during her engagements accompanying His Majesty the King," Mr Ekniti said.
Three types have been produced. The first is a proof coin containing 99% gold, with a face value of 50,000 baht, a diameter of 26mm and a weight of 15g. It costs 99,999 baht, with production limited to 1,000 coins.
The second is a proof coin containing 92.5% silver, with a face value of 1,000 baht, a diameter of 35mm and a weight of 22g. It costs 3,000 baht, with production limited to 5,000 coins. The third is a standard cupronickel coin containing 25% nickel and 75% copper, with a face value of 20 baht, a diameter of 32mm and a weight of 15g. It is sold at face value, with production capped at 250,000 coins.
