Art Form of Architecture on the Provincial Coins

Abstract

This research studied the symbols imprinted on 78 Provincial Coins. The research is based on qualitative research methodology by interviewing the relevant designers and staff on the factors in realizing the Provincial Coins, including studying the reduction or addition of symbols on the coins. Research results 1) Provincial Coins: One side of the Provincial Coins, the provincial names and seals. On the other side, there are different symbols. These symbols can be divided into 26 important historical sites, 13 idol sculptures, 6 animal sculptures, 18 natural tourist attractions, 5 traditions and 10 other symbols. 2) All Provincial Coins were created to promote tourism and publicize the uniqueness of each province. And 3) 26 Provincial Coins representing important historical sites and consists of various forms of stupa such as lotus bud-shaped stupa, bell-shaped stupa, castle-shape stupa and old Khmer castle-shaped stupa which was built with stone. The art form of architecture imprinted on the Provincial Coins was mostly modeled after the real sites as follow : Chaiyaphum Province, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Lopburi Province, Si Saket Province, Chiangmai Province, Khon Kaen Province, Chonburi Province, Kamphaeng Phet Province, Phrae Province, Maha Sarakham Province, Chiang Rai Province, Surat Thani Province, Bangkok Province, Nan Province, Phetchaburi Province, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Sakon Nakhon Province, Suphanburi Province, Nong Bua Lamphu Province. The sites with additional details are as follow: Sukhothai Province, Buriram Province, Bueng Kan Province, Nong Khai Province, Mae Hong Son Province, Songkhla Province and Nonthaburi Province.