First‑Edition Monk Amulet Coins Draw Collector Interest Nationwide
The article highlights several vintage monk amulet coins, including the first‑edition Luang Pho Sai piece from 1955 and Luang Pho Pho’s early token from the 1920s, which remain popular among collectors. It notes that these tokens were originally created to fund temple repairs and community works, with some believed to offer protective powers. Collectors across Thailand continue to seek these rare items for both religious merit and historical value.
The article continues with a profile of Luang Pho Pho Phuttasaro, former abbot of Wat Don Mueang in Bangkok, whose amulets—especially his first‑edition stamped coin from 1920‑1925—were made to donate toward building a chapel and remain highly sought after by collectors. Next, it covers Luang Pho Kuay Chutinathiro of Wat Nong A Diduk in Chai Nat, who issued coins in several alloys to raise money for constructing an abbot’s quarters, each piece featuring a crowned Buddha yantra and a Khmer chant. Finally, it describes Luang Pho Dit Tisso of Wat Ampha Wan in Nonthaburi, whose 1966 half‑bodied egg‑shaped coin bears the title "Phra Khunnontra Pradit" and a propeller yantra, and is now considered very rare. Throughout, the notes emphasize that these tokens were originally made to support religious and communal work, and many are believed to bring protection or merit to their owners.
