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1000 Kip Archer kneeling
| Issuer | Bank of the Lao P.D.R. |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The national emblem of the Lao People's Democratic Republic occupies the central field, depicting That Luang stupa flanked by paddy fields, a forest, and roads, all encircled by a wreath of rice ears tied with a ribbon. The legend 'THE LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC' arcs along the upper periphery in Latin script, while the Lao-script national motto curves beneath the emblem. The denomination '1000 KIP' is inscribed in the lower field. The design is struck in proof quality with a mirror-polished field and a beaded border. |
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| Reverse description | A polychrome colorized depiction of a kneeling archer from the Chinese Terracotta Army occupies the central field, rendered in naturalistic earth tones against an architectural background evoking the ancient mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. The figure is shown in three-quarter view, kneeling on one knee with arms positioned as if drawing a bow, wearing detailed armor with finely incised surface ornamentation. The inscription 'Terracotta Army' appears in the right field in Latin script, while the catalog references 'KM#106' and 'GOLD DUST' appear along the left margin. The date '2009' is engraved in the lower exergue, and the overall composition employs a frosted relief contrasting with the mirrored field. |
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Laos issued a wave of silver collector pieces in the late 2000s largely for the export numismatic market — domestically, the kip had such limited purchasing power that commemorative coinage held no practical function. The 1000 kip face value was a formality, pegged to nothing in circulation.
The archery subject ties to the Southeast Asian Games, which Vientiane hosted in 2009 — the first time Laos had done so.