Special and rare monies in Thailand

xebozone · January 6, 2015

Many people like to collect currency (for collective purposes... not just to collect it in the bank ).

I am one such person. I try to collect coins and notes from every country in my travels.

I was wondering if there are any 'special' currencies or notes in Thailand that are actually more valuable?

Some examples I've noted are Silver 2B coins vs the now brown 2B coins.

Some 10B with a different picture on the back.

There are some 20B notes with a different colour, etc.

But these are quite common still.

I came across a 100B note I haven't seen before though, and haven't seen since. The picture of the man on the back is different to what I've seen (apparently the King's son?...but don't sue me if I'm wrong!).

Compared to many of you, I haven't been here long, but I was wondering if this is of any extra value?

I remember a story a few months ago about some rare 10B coins... only 100 or so of them that were valued at a crazy amount. Something like 100,000B each... but apparently they were all found.

Are there any other currencies that are worth keeping if I find?

I would be interested in hearing your stories too!

ATF · January 6, 2015

I received a one baht coin in change from my 99 Baht breakfast and it didn't look right because the King's head was not in profile but face on.

Googled it and found it was the 50th Anniversary 1 Baht and worth over 500 Baht.

neverdie · January 6, 2015

I received a one baht coin in change from my 99 Baht breakfast and it didn't look right because the King's head was not in profile but face on.

Googled it and found it was the 50th Anniversary 1 Baht and worth over 500 Baht.

score.

ATF · January 6, 2015

neverdie, on 06 Jan 2015 - 11:40, said:

ATF, on 06 Jan 2015 - 10:19, said:
I received a one baht coin in change from my 99 Baht breakfast and it didn't look right because the King's head was not in profile but face on.

Googled it and found it was the 50th Anniversary 1 Baht and worth over 500 Baht.

score.

Yes five breakfasts plus 5 baht change.

mrtoad · January 6, 2015

No change if you go to some places

ATF · January 6, 2015

mrtoad, on 06 Jan 2015 - 12:25, said:
No change if you go to some places

That's why I always insist on my one baht change , you'll never know what you'll get. A got a brass Razoo once.

mrtoad · January 6, 2015

I hope they bring out a 99 baht coin, that'll stop the breakfast scammers.

ATF · January 6, 2015

mrtoad, on 06 Jan 2015 - 12:34, said:
I hope they bring out a 99 baht coin, that'll stop the breakfast scammers.

You are a man of unequalled vision Mr. Toad.

Farma · January 6, 2015

Just don't get fooled with the 500 Baht note with superman on it that came with 5 Baht packs of crispy rice snacks many years ago.

Phra Ek · January 6, 2015

There's a 10 THB note that is now quite rare. And the special notes with Prince on that were printed a couple of years ago.

DLock · January 6, 2015

I hope they bring out a 99 baht coin, that'll stop the breakfast scammers.

This 99 baht breakfast comments never get old.

arthurwait · January 6, 2015

There's the plastic fifty baht notes, two editions I think.

All the notes have had different editions that are now harder to find. I have absolutely no idea if any have any value but kept them for my son just incase they ever did.

beachproperty · January 6, 2015

Long time ago...maybe over 100 years ago the Thai's use "bullet" money....silver wrap like a ball with the king of the time's insignia. looks like the following

beware though of copies!

sipi · January 6, 2015

neverdie, on 06 Jan 2015 - 11:40, said:

ATF, on 06 Jan 2015 - 10:19, said:
I received a one baht coin in change from my 99 Baht breakfast and it didn't look right because the King's head was not in profile but face on.

Googled it and found it was the 50th Anniversary 1 Baht and worth over 500 Baht.

score.

Yes five breakfasts plus 5 baht change.

Hey Xebozone. What an interesting thread you have opened up. The "boys" have jumped on to have a bit of ThaiVisaForum fun.

As usual I have absolutely nothing of value to offer, except that you might be very interested in the Treasury display at the Grand Palace in Bangkok. I know nothing about money, except how to hand it over to my wife; but even I found the display interesting...

isanbirder · January 6, 2015

There are catalogues of Thai coins on the internet. I thought I'd bookmarked them, but can't find it. A spot of googling might help, though.

A word of warning:- the values given are for mint uncirculated coins; those that have been through many hands are worth a great deal less. For example, the B.1 Jubilee coin is almost worthless (well, say B.2) in used condition.

Most of the commemorative coins issued are B.10 coins with different backs. These are minted in large numbers, and the ones you get in your change are not usually worth much.

Costas2008 · January 6, 2015

Will you please stop speaking about money here?

You are torturing me.........feeling like the donkey with a carrot in front of me.

neverdie · January 6, 2015

Will you please stop speaking about money here?

You are torturing me.........feeling like the donkey with a carrot in front of me.

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There's no doubt about it Costas.....you're a f r i g g i n Donkey ! 55555 Edited January 6, 2015 by neverdie

ATF · January 6, 2015

This is Pattaya money you may have never seen it before.

neverdie · January 6, 2015

This is Pattaya money you may have never seen it before.

I thought you might produce a 99 baht note.

xebozone · January 6, 2015

I received a one baht coin in change from my 99 Baht breakfast and it didn't look right because the King's head was not in profile but face on.

Googled it and found it was the 50th Anniversary 1 Baht and worth over 500 Baht.

Very interesting!

I have 3 or 4 of those coins... but I couldn't find them worth 500B on Google.

I did find them here:

http://www.catawiki.com/catalog/coins/countries/thailand/2799549-thailand-1-baht-1996-year-2539-50th-anniversary-of-reign-of-rama-ix-june-8

For about 10B though (mint condition)!

I also have some 50th anniversary 10B coins and some 50 satangs. the satangs are worth about 2B... but the 10B coins are still only worth about 10B. May have to keep them.

As for my banknote:

http://robertsworldmoney.com/banknotedetail.php?id=4400&searchbanknote=

This guy is selling it for 12USD (About 400B) But I'm sure it's worth less... bummer. Still interesting though!

Edited January 6, 2015 by xebozone

ATF · January 6, 2015

xebozone, on 06 Jan 2015 - 20:11, said:

ATF, on 06 Jan 2015 - 10:19, said:

I received a one baht coin in change from my 99 Baht breakfast and it didn't look right because the King's head was not in profile but face on.

Googled it and found it was the 50th Anniversary 1 Baht and worth over 500 Baht.

Very interesting!

I have 3 or 4 of those coins... but I couldn't find them worth 500B on Google.

I did find them here:

http://www.catawiki.com/catalog/coins/countries/thailand/2799549-thailand-1-baht-1996-year-2539-50th-anniversary-of-reign-of-rama-ix-june-8

For about 10B though (mint condition)!

I also have some 50th anniversary 10B coins and some 50 satangs. the satangs are worth about 2B... but the 10B coins are still only worth about 10B. May have to keep them.

As for my banknote:

http://robertsworldmoney.com/banknotedetail.php?id=4400&searchbanknote=

This guy is selling it for 12USD (About 400B) But I'm sure it's worth less... bummer. Still interesting though!

Such is life. It's indeed difficult to make any money out of collecting money because you are usually buying it at the inflated price.

ezzra · January 6, 2015

neverdie, on 06 Jan 2015 - 11:40, said:

ATF, on 06 Jan 2015 - 10:19, said:
I received a one baht coin in change from my 99 Baht breakfast and it didn't look right because the King's head was not in profile but face on.

Googled it and found it was the 50th Anniversary 1 Baht and worth over 500 Baht.

score.

Yes five breakfasts plus 5 baht change.

Hey Xebozone. What an interesting thread you have opened up. The "boys" have jumped on to have a bit of ThaiVisaForum fun.

As usual I have absolutely nothing of value to offer, except that you might be very interested in the Treasury display at the Grand Palace in Bangkok. I know nothing about money, except how to hand it over to my wife; but even I found the display interesting...