New Petchburi Pete Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 I'm not sure if this belongs under "General;" but, let me first say that the Royal Thai Mint does a superb job in the minting process of new coinage ... not sure who makes the currency (attractive as well). The average quality of newly released coins far exceeds that produced by the American Mint(s), hands down! ... coins in the States can be heavily 'bagmarked,' even though uncirculated. On the other hand, new coins I am handed as change in the Kingdom (well. when I was in BKK, especially on Skytrain) really catch my eye ... very eye appealing, sometimes proof-like in appearance! ... well struck & evenly struck the vast majority of the time. I sometimes got 10 Bt. Commemoratives! I drove to Chaiyaphum (and beyond!) last December. Somewhere, emerging from the Bangkok sprawl on the main road to Khorat, I saw I sign on my left that indicated that the Royal Thai Mint was located there. Does anyone know exactly where the Royal Thai Mint is located? I wasn't paying attention to the location, so if anyone can give me a location (and directions) - (just after Rangsit?) ... I'd love to take a tour of the Mint someday, assuming that they do indeed offer tours. The "Satang(s) debate:" ... 'they're' losing so much money minting these (hardly used, except for annoying change) coins, although, they are pretty! The obvious, cost savings solution would be to stop minting the Satang(s); and, round off to the nearest Baht. ? ... any studies publicized to indicate the cost savings, which I'm sure would be quite substantial? Links most humbly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianBoy Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Pete, Yes, some greta coins in Thailand ! Here is the address : The Royal Thai Mint 13/1 Phahonyothin Road, Phatumthani 12120, THAILAND Tel: +66 2901 4901 - 44 Fax: +66 2901 2617 E-mail: rtm@treasury.go.th and the link is Royal thai Mint BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Petchburi Pete Posted May 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Thanks for the link, etc. Curious ... before/other than the Euro, what was Belgian coinage like (comments on paper money appreciated as well)? I used to see French gold pieces that were beautiful in design ... perhaps the inspiration for Augustus St. Gaudens - designer and engraver of the St. Gauden's U.S. $20.00 gold, "double eagle" (eagle was $10.). Any board member old enough to remember the days in the Old West when a $5 gold piece (Liberty type) plopped down on the bar got you a room, bath, whiskey & lady? ... whatever happened to the true spirit of sanuk in America? ... I've heard storys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous_Dog Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 <<Any board member old enough to remember the days in the Old West when a $5 gold piece (Liberty type) plopped down on the bar got you a room, bath, whiskey & lady? ... whatever happened to the true spirit of sanuk in America?>> Now your beggining to sound like GoldenMan! JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianBoy Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 New Petchburi Pete said:Thanks for the link, etc. Curious ... before/other than the Euro, what was Belgian coinage like (comments on paper money appreciated as well)? Belgian Francks ? Coins were ok, nice, cute, nothing special. Paper money was top of the range foolproof quality, one of the most difficult to counterfeit. Actually lots of the built-in security with the Euro-money comes from The Belgium Central bank. Same as the Belgium stamps, very high quality. Then again, I use the money to pay the bills, and stamps to lick them and stick them to envelops........ BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soongmak Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 Actually lots of the built-in security with the Euro-money comes from The Belgium Central bank. Aha! That's why we get flooded with counterfeit Euro-bills. We have supermarkets here who scan every bill, that's how bad the situation is. I want my dutch guilders back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianBoy Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 Hehe, thats why security is so good that counterfeits are easily picked out.... You simple Dutch cannot understand its useless to reproduce them but doing so BB originals only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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