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Revision as of 18:44, 15 March 2010
The Bureau of Royal Thai Mint, (Thai: สำนักกษาปณ์), is situated in Pathum Thani, Thailand. It is sub-division of Treasury Dapartment, Ministry of Finance.
The first mint was established in 1860, inside Grand Palace, as "โรงกระสาปน์สิทธิการ". Because of limit area, the mint was moved to the new building in 1875 (where is Wat Phra Kaew Museum today). Then it was moved to Chaofah road in 1902 (where is the National Gallery today), to Padipat road in 1972 and to the present mint in 2002. The mint at Pathum Thani was officially opened by Prinsess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in July 2, 2003.
The Royal Thai Mint is in charge of Thai coin, medal and Royal Thai Orders and Decorations.
The coin distributor is responsible of Bureau of Monetary Management.