The medal was first issued during the reign of King Rama V in 1920. Formerly referred to as the "Ratchadapisek Mala Medal”, it was bestowed upon the royal family members and government officials as a commemorative souvenir. However, during the reign of King Rama IX, the goverment asked for royal permission to reissue the Ratchadapisek medal as a commemorative souvenir by ancient royal custom. This medal was issued by the Ratchadapisek Act BE 2514 (AD 1971). The obverse side features a portrait of the king facing the left. The inscription above the portrait reads "HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej” and the inscription below reads "Siammintrathiraj Baromnajbopit”. The reverse side features the royal insignia and the inscription above reads "Commerating the 25th Anniversary of the Accession to the Throne” with the inscription below reading ”9 June 1971”. The yellow ribbon has white and green striped trimming.
2. Rachamankhlapisek Ceremony for the 42nd Anniversary of the Accession to the Throne
Rachamankhlapisek is the ancient royal ceremony that was hosted for the first time in 1908 when King Rama V celebrated 41 years on the throne. His reign was, at that time, longer than any other monarch in the history of Thailand. The king ruled the kingdom until he passed away on 23 October 1910, ending his reign of 42 years and 22 days. The reign of King Rama IX began in June 1955, and on 2 July 1988 he had ruled for 42 years and 23 days, thus exceeding the reign of King Rama V and other kings of Siam.
Commemorative Coins and Medals Celebrating the Auspicious Occassion of the Rachamankhlapisek Ceremony
Commemorative Coins and Medals Celebrating the Auspicious Occassion of the Rachamankhlapisek Ceremony
The coins were issued by the Ministry of Finance Regulation Issue 43, dated 11 August 1986. The gold series (proof and non proof) have face values of 6,000, 3,000 and 1,500 Baht. The silver series (proof and non proof) have face values of 600, 300 and 150 Baht. The cupronickel series have face values of 5 and 2 Baht. The coins have nine angels. The obverse design features a portrait of the king attired in regalia and his royal garment. The inscription on left corner reads "Bhumibol Adulyadej” and the right corner reads ”King Rama IX”. The reverse design features the royal insignia under the coronet with shining rays and the bottom inscription indicates the face value. The inscripiton above reads "Thailand” and the bottom reads "Rachamankhla 2 July 1988”.
Medals Commemorating the Auspicious Occcassion of the Rachamangkhlapisek Ceremony
The medal is comprised of a gold proof coin series and a silver proof coin series. The gold proof coin series design contains the following elements: The obverse side features a portrait of the king dressed in the grand marshal royal garment and regalia, sitting on the Rachamankhla throne with the royal tea set on the side table. The inscription on the top reads "H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej”. The obverse side features the Rachamangkhla commemoration insignia in the middle with the inscription on the left reading "Rachamangkhla” and on the right " 2 July 1988”. The Royal Thai Mint mark of the vayupak bird, the mascot of the Ministry of Finance, is stamped on the lower bottom area of the coin. The non proof gold series contains the following elements: The obverse side features a portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the grand marshal royal garment and Chulachomkloa regalia with the inscription at the bottom reading "H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej”. The reverse side has a similar design to the gold proof coin series.
Medals with Ribbon Commemorating the Auspicious Occasion of the Rachmangkhlapisek Ceremony
Medals with Ribbon Commemorating the Auspicious Occasion of the Rachmangkhlapisek Ceremony
Coins Commemorating the Kanchanpisek Ceremony
Coins Commemorating the Kanchanpisek Ceremony
The coins were issued by the Ministry of Finance Regulation Issue 139, dated 27 August 1996 and Issue 140. The gold series ( proof and non proof) have face values of 6,000 and 3,000 Baht. The silver series (proof and non proof) have face values of 600 and 300 Baht. The cupronickel (proof and non proof) have face value of 20 Baht. The bi-metal series has face value of 10 Baht. The nickel brass series have face values of 5 and 2 Baht. The cupronickel non proof series has face value of 1 Baht. The aluminum bronze series have face values of 50 and 25 Satang. Finally, the aluminum series have face values of 10, 5 and 10 Satang. The obverse side features a portrait of the king attired in regalia and the royal garment. The inscription on the left reads "H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej” and on the right, " King Rama IX " with a Thai style pattern in between. The reverse side features the 50th anniversary of the accession to the throne insignia embedded with the text "50th Anniversary Celebrations of Accession to the Throne, Kanchanpisek, 9 June 1996” with the face value denomination.
Medals Commemorating the Kanchanapisek Ceremony
Medals Commemorating the Kanchanapisek Ceremony
The medals are comprised of three series:
1) The platinum and gold non proof coin series are 50 millimeters in diameter and weigh 115 grams with a face value of 500,000 Baht. The obverse side features a portrait of the king attired in regalia and the royal garment. The inscription on the left reads "H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej” and on the right, " King Rama IX" with a Thai style pattern embedded between the text lines. The reverse side features the 50th anniversary of the accession to the throne insignia inscribed with the text reading "50th Anniversary Celebrations of the Accession to the Throne, Kanchanpisek, 9 June 1996” running along the edge of the coin. The Royal Thai Mint mark is embedded at the bottom.
2) The gold proof coin series is 60 millimeters in diameter and weighs 240 grams with a face value of 200,000 Baht.. The obverse side features a portrait of the king facing left, attired in regalia and the royal garment of the coronation day of 5 May 1950 with Prasart Prathep Bidorn,or the Royal Panthenon, in the background with the text reading "50th Anniversary Celebrations of the Accession to the Throne, Kanchanpisek, 9 June 1996” running along the edge of the coin.
3) The gold and brass proof and non proof coin series feature a portrait of the king attired in the grand marshal uniform with the Chakri dynasty regalia along with a brooch and two necklaces on the obverse side. The reverse side features the 50th anniversary of the accession to the throne insignia inscribed with the text reading " 50th Anniversary Celebrations of the Accession to the Throne, Kanchanpisek, 9 June 1996” running along the edge of the coin. The Royal Thai Mint mark is embedded at the bottom.
Medal with Ribbon Commemorating the Kanchanapisek Ceremony
Medal with Ribbon Commemorating the Kanchanapisek Ceremony
This oval shaped medal series contains gold and silver plated medals. The gold medal series is 30 millimeters wide and 35 millimeters long. The obverse design features a portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the royal garment with the Chakri dynasty coronet and slipper, placing a sword on his knee while sitting on the throne with regalia tables on both sides. The reverse side features 50th anniversary accession to the throne insignia. The inscription on the left reads "9 June 1996.”, with the text reading, "Kanchanpisek" at the bottom. The medal has a sword and captor emblem on the top with a loophole for hanging a ribbon. The yellow ribbon has five blue stripes in the middle.
4) 60th Anniversary of Accession to the Throne Ceremony
The 60th anniversary for the coronation of a head of state was celebrated once in Europe, and the honor went to Queen Victoria of Great Britain. Queen Victoria reigned from 1837-1901. In Thailand, H.M. King Bhumibol achieved his 60th anniversary on 9 June 2006. No monarch from the Sukhothai, Ayudhaya or Chakri dynasty had achieved a reign longer than King Bhumibol’s. The 60th coronation anniversary celebration of King Bhumibol was attended by kings, queens and representatives of the heads of state from 25 countries to grant him good wishes on this special occasion
Coins Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Accession to the Throne
Coins Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Accession to the Throne
Medals Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Accession to the Throne
The gold proof coin series has a face value of 12,000 Baht, with a hologram image of his majesty, and the silver proof coin series has a face value of 600 Baht, also displaying a hologram image. The obverse design features a portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol facing right in the grand marshall uniform and royal garment decorated with the Chakri dynasty regalia. The outer ring has 60 diamonds embedded in the lining around the coin. The reverse design features the 60th coronation anniversary insignia hologram above the inscribed text reading "Thailand”, and "60th Coronation Anniversary 9 June 2559” running along the bottom edge of the coin.
Medals Commemorating H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the Occassion of the 60th Anniversary of His Accession to the Throne
Medals Commemorating H.M.
The Medal Triple Cameo coin set tion features a gold frost series, silver frost series, and copper frost series. The obverse and reverse design has similar features to the commemorative coin set without the hologram images. The obverse design features the 60th coronation anniversary insignia in the middle with a portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol wearing the royal garment with the coronet sitting on the throne on the left side, and a picture of the king having an intimate dialogue with his subjects. There is a Thai art pattern embedded between the text lines. The reverse design features a Thai flag, with the flag of the heads of state attending the coronation ceremony. The upper side features "The Sixtieth Anniversary of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne 9th June, 2006” and the lower side features the names of the heads of the state attending the ceremony.
Medal with Ribbon Commemorating H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the Occassion of the 60th Anniversary of His Accession to the Throne.
This oval shaped coin is 20 millimeters wide and 35 millimeters long. The obverse design features the portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej facing left in the grand marshall royal garment with the Chakri dynasty gown and regalia. The lettering reads "H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej King Rama IX”. The reverse features the wording "60th Year Coronation Anniversary” on the upper side and the word reading "Thailand.” The above reads "60th Year Coronation Anniverary 9 June 2559”. The top of the medal has the Chakri dynasty insignia. The ribbon is 32 millimeters wide with six blue and white stripes on yellow pattern. Each blue stripe represents a decade of the King’s reign and the white stripes represent purity and Buddhism.
5) 70th Anniverary of Accession to the Throne Ceremony
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej had reigned for 70 years on 9 June 2016. He had pledged himself to his duties for his subjects during those 70 years, making him the longest reigning king in history.
Coins Commemorative the 70th Annivesary of His Accession to the Throne
The gold proof coin
The silver proof coin
The gold proof series has a face value of 16,000 Baht, the silver proof series has a face value of 50 Baht and the cupronickel series also has a face value of 50 Baht. The obverse design features a portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the grand marshall garment, Chakri dynasty gown and regalia with the lettering "H.M .King Bhumibol Adulyadej” and Thai art pattern embedded between the text lines. The reverse side features the 70th coronation Anniversary insignia with shining rays around it. The script on the upper side reads "70th Coronation Anniversary 9 June 2016” and the bottom reads "Thailand”. The Thai pattern design also decorates the upper and lower area of the insignia.
From the 25th to the 70th anniversary of HM King Bhumibol’s reign, the Treasury Department was granted royal permission to issue commemorative coins, medals and medals with ribbons to commemorate and pay respect to the king for his duty and commitment to his subjects. It is the symbol of love, respect and benevolence for our great King.
* Curator, Professional Level at the Bureau of Grand National Treasure under the Treasury Department
