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Rare 1997 Thailand 10 Baht Garuda Bimetallic UNC Rama IX Non‑Circulating Collectible
Official issue struck in bimetallic Cu‑Ni ring with Aluminium‑Bronze center. Distributed in UNC condition, not released into general circulation. Obverse: Portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) with Thai script รัชกาลที่ ๙”.
Reverse: Garuda emblem with denomination and date “ประเทศไทย ๑๐ บาท พ.ศ. ๒๕๔๐”. Specifications:
• Diameter: 26 mm
• Edge: Alternating reeded and plain
• KM#238
• Composition: Cu‑Ni ring, Aluminium‑Bronze center
• Condition: UNC (from official mint sets)
• Status: Non‑circulating, demonetised issue Collector’s Note:
Scarcer than standard circulation 10 Baht coins. Highly sought after for its detailed Garuda emblem, precise finish, and historical significance in Rama IX commemoratives. Category: 256 – Coins: World Rare 1997 Thai 10 Baht | Garuda Bimetallic UNC | Rama IX Non-Circulating Collectible
This 1997 Thailand 10 Baht Garuda coin is a highly sought-after non-circulating issue from King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). Struck in bimetallic Cu‑Ni and Aluminium‑Bronze, it was distributed officially in UNC condition and not released into general circulation, making it a prized piece for collectors of Rama IX commemoratives and Thai non-circulating coins. Its detailed Garuda emblem and precise finish make it an outstanding addition to any Thai coin collection.
Obverse: Portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) facing left with Thai script รัชกาลที่ ๙\" (Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX)
Reverse: Garuda emblem with denomination and date, lettering \"ประเทศไทย ๑๐ บาท พ.ศ. ๒๕๔๐\" (Thailand, 10 Baht, B.E. 2540)
- Edge: Alternating reeded and plain
- Diameter: 26 mm
- Demonetised: Non-circulating, official issue only
Key Features: Struck in bimetallic Cu‑Ni ring with Aluminium‑Bronze center, KM#238, this coin is preserved in UNC condition from official mint sets. Scarcer than standard circulation 10 Baht coins, it is highly collectible for both historical value and numismatic rarity.
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