Depicts the Bank of the Lao P.D.R., located in Vientiane and is the central bank of Laos. Also included is the face value, purity and weight.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
BANK OF THE LAO PDR
1 OZ Au 999
500 kip
Reverse description
Features a view of a tiger from the front emerging from the forest. The tiger has its mouth open and the teeth are showing, giving an indication that the tiger has given a warning sign of its presence. One of the paws is in a puddle and surrounding the tiger are large leaves from the forest. Also included is the year of issue, purity and weight.
