Coins in the Current Reign

During the reign of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, numerous types and series of coins were produced, starting with copper and tin coins featuring the royal effigy and state emblem in 1950. The 5-Baht coin was first produced in 1972, characterized by a flat nonagon shape. However, due to widespread counterfeiting, it was discontinued and produced again in 1977 as a round, copper-clad type. Circulating coins and commemorative coins have been produced, along with the continuous development of commemorative medals, up to the present. Their characteristics are as follows:

1. Circulating Coins: These are coins generally used in daily life, available in 9 denominations: 10 Baht, 5 Baht, 2 Baht, 1 Baht, 50 Satang, 25 Satang, 10 Satang, 5 Satang, and 1 Satang. However, 6 denominations are actively circulated in the economic system: 10 Baht, 5 Baht, 2 Baht, 1 Baht, 50 Satang, and 25 Satang. The 10 Satang, 5 Satang, and 1 Satang coins are used for accounting purposes only.
2. Commemorative Coins: These are coins produced for significant royal ceremonies and important occasions, such as commemorative coins for the auspicious royal ceremony on the occasion of His Majesty the King's 6th cycle birthday on December 5, 1999. They are produced in two types: polished and unpolished. ***The difference between circulating coins and commemorative coins lies in the orientation of the obverse and reverse designs. Circulating coins feature an American turn orientation, requiring a vertical flip to view the reverse design. Commemorative coins, however, feature a European turn orientation, requiring a horizontal flip to view the reverse design.
3. Commemorative Medals: These are medals produced for significant royal ceremonies and important occasions. They differ from commemorative coins in that they do not bear a face value, and as they are not legal tender, they cannot be used to settle debts according to law.