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H.M. the King's 4th Cycle Birthday Anniversary (1975) ●

 

   

 

 Issue Name:

H.M. the King's 4th Cycle Birthday Anniversary

 Thai Issue Name:

เฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาครบ 4 รอบ

 Issue Date:

1975/2518-12-05

 Cause:

To commemorate King Bhumipol Adulyadej's 4th Cycle Birthday Anniversary according to the Chinese Zodiac

 Catalogue Number:

1975/55-56

 Denomination:

0.75 Baht, 5 Baht

 Unused Value:

60 Baht, 160 Baht

 Complete Set: 

220 Baht (unused), 50 Baht (used)

 Thailex Collection:

n/c

 Size:

45 x 27 mm

 Quantity of Stamps:

8 million pieces for design 1975/55, 2 million pieces for design 1975/56

 Printer:

Harrison & Sons Co., Ltd., England

 Subject:

1. King Bhumipol Adulyadej's royal cypher, i.e. his initials B.P.R. (ภ.ป.ร.) underneath the Phra Maha Phichai Mongkut, a chadah-like crown, as well as the coat of arms of the Chakri Dynasty, i.e. a trident with a chakra disc, and in the background the Thai national tricolour known as thong trai rong; 2. Potrait of King Rama IX in the ceremonial uniform of the 1th Regiment of the 2nd Battalion Royal Infantry of the Royal Guards, as well as the emblem of the Chakri Dynasty, against a pale green background and with a bright radsami-like light shining in between.

 Related Link:

Rama IX, Bhumipol Adulyadej, Chinese Zodiac, Chinese Calendar, zodiac, Phra Maha Phichai Mongkut, trident, chakra, Chakri, thong trai rong, radsami, Ceremonial Dress of the Royal Guards of Honour