Ten-satang coin

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Ten satang
Thailand
Value 0.10 Thai baht
Mass 0.8 g
Diameter 17.5 mm
Edge Plain
Composition Aluminium
99% Al
Years of minting 1986–Present
Catalog number -
Obverse
10 satang obverse (2008).png
Design King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Designer Supab Aun-aree
Design date 2008
Reverse
10 satang reverse (2008).png
Design Phra That Choeng Chum, Sakon Nakhon
Designer Paithoon Na Chiangmai, Panom Boonsilpa
Design date 2008

The Thailand ten-satang coin is a currency unit equivalent to one-tenth of a Thai baht. It is rare in circulation but used in banking transactions. It was introduced in 1908 as a coin with a hole through its middle and minted until 1939.[1]

Mintages

  • 1987 ~ 5,000
  • 1988 ~ 895,000
  • 1989 ~ 80,000
  • 1990 ~ 100,050
  • 1991 ~ 25,000
  • 1992 ~ 61,000
  • 1993 ~ 100,000
  • 1994 ~ 500,000
  • 1995 ~ 500,000
  • 1996 - 0
  • 1997 ~ 10,000
  • 1998 ~ 10,000
  • 1999 ~ 20,000
  • 2000 ~ 10,000
  • 2001 ~ 50,000
  • 2002 - 0
  • 2003 ~ 10,000
  • 2004 ~ 10,000
  • 2005 ~ 20,000
  • 2006 ~ 3,000
  • 2007 ~ 10,000[2]
  • 2008 ~ 10,000
  • 2009 ~ 10,000[3]

References

  1. http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/display.php?image=img11/175-37&desc=Thailand y37 10 Satang (1908-1939)&query=Thailand
  2. Treasury Department e-catalog
  3. Treasury Department e-catalog