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Pillar of the Community
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Any idea what this coin is? I found it not too long ago in a random nickel roll.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Yes, US roll hunting--over time--can yield a number of world coins, and tokens too.
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Pillar of the Community
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So, Thailand! Interesting! Thanks!
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Bedrock of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think it's a Thailand 1 Baht (2018-2024). Keith's link is to a 5 Satang, which is smaller than a US cent, and the coin pictured has a 1 for denomination. The 1 Baht is 20 mm diameter, while a nickel is 21.21 mm. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces138316.htmlInordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
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I stand corrected  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'd rather have a nickel - |
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Bedrock of the Community
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You might get a buck or two for it on ebay. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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On current exchange rates, 1 Thai baht equals about 3 US cents, so "face value equivalent" won't get you much.
Thai coins may not be commonly encountered in the US, but they're quite common "tourist coins" here in Australia. Not only is Thailand a popular tourist destination in its own right, but Bangkok is a popular layover stop for Australians travelling to Europe or the Middle East.
I can;t quite read the date in the OP pic, but this coin is quite modern - the king depicted is Rama X Vajiralongkorn, who only became king in 2016. Most of the Thai coins you encounter at random are likely to be those of his father, Rama IX Bhumibol, who reigned a long time (1946-2016).
Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis
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Quote: I'd rather have a nickel - Where is the fun in that!  |
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2565 (2022) 1 baht They have been found in rolls of $2 coins over here.  Edited by MachinMachinMan
04/30/2025 10:10 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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They have been found in rolls of $2 coins over here. I always wonder how "accidental" that is. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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I always wonder how "accidental" that is.  |
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Would rather have a legit world coin fall out of a roll than a tarnished washer...
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Would rather have a legit world coin fall out of a roll than a tarnished washer... True.  |
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