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East Asian architecture on coins

Started by Galapagos, October 28, 2008, 08:16:19 PM

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Prosit

I have always found open air markets very enjoyable.
Dale

Quote from: Figleaf on August 19, 2010, 11:31:06 PM
...Its name was also used for a huge nearby open air market...Peter

Figleaf

Try searching pictures in Google with namdaemun market. It takes hours to cover this one and you get lost continuously.

Peter
An unidentified coin is a piece of metal. An identified coin is a piece of history.

<k>

#47
Sri Lanka.jpg

Sri Lanka independence commemorative, 50 rupees, 1998.
Visit the website of The Royal Mint Museum.

See: The Royal Mint Museum.

Figleaf

#48
toothrelic.jpg

This is of course the temple of the tooth of Buddha (Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy.

The Pattirippuwa (Octagon) is seen in the forefront.

We are no longer in East Asia, but who cares?

There are many more graceful buildings to explore in Asia.

Peter
An unidentified coin is a piece of metal. An identified coin is a piece of history.

<k>

#49
Thailand 5 baht 1988.jpg

Back into East Asia now. From Thailand.
Visit the website of The Royal Mint Museum.

See: The Royal Mint Museum.

Figleaf

The ordination hall (Ubosot) of Wat Benchamabophit in Bangkok. As Wikipedia puts it: "Also known as the marble temple, it is one of Bangkok's most beautiful temples and a major tourist attraction."

Peter
An unidentified coin is a piece of metal. An identified coin is a piece of history.

goossen

#51
Great post. Here is my collaboration:

Mongolia 200 Tugrik, with the Government Palace.


<k>

#52
Cambodia tical 1853.jpg

Cambodia, 1853, one tical.
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See: The Royal Mint Museum.

Figleaf

The Brtish Museum claims it is Angkor Wat. It is difficult to argue with the BM, but look at the picture: the towers are different, the roof is different and what is similar is pretty typical for many Cambodian temples. My problem is that I have nothing better to offer.

Peter
An unidentified coin is a piece of metal. An identified coin is a piece of history.

Prosit

#54
Thailand 2 Baht

Is that 2010? 

Figleaf

#55
That is Wat Saket, the golden mount temple in Bangkok.

Peter
An unidentified coin is a piece of metal. An identified coin is a piece of history.

adam

Quote from: Prosit on January 10, 2012, 04:26:14 AM
Any help with the date?
Dale
QuoteThailand 2 Baht

Is that 2010? 

Yes. It is B.E. 2553 = A.D. 2010
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Thai bimetallic coins and nickel alloy 10, 20, 50 & 100 baht coins
Last update: Dec 2015 updated only nickel coin info.
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<k>

#57
Laos 10 000 kip 1975.jpg


Laos 10 000 kip 1975-.jpg

Laos, 10,000 kip, 1975.  Wat Xieng Thong (Temple of the Golden City).
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See: The Royal Mint Museum.

Figleaf

Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang.

Peter
An unidentified coin is a piece of metal. An identified coin is a piece of history.

SquareEarth

#59


Gyeonghoeru(Celebration and Reunion Building, Korean Royal Banquet Hall),
a part of Gyeongbokgung (Auspicious and Happy Palace, Korean Palace Complex)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyeongbokgung



I fell in love with the place when I saw it on Korean old 10000won note.


Regards
Chuan
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