Catalog
500 Kip Olympic Games
| Issuer | Bank of the Lao PDR |
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| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a detailed frontal view of Pha That Luang, the iconic gilded Buddhist stupa and national symbol of Laos, depicted with its ornate tiered base, surrounding spires, and entrance gate flanked by lamp posts. The issuer legend 'BANK OF THE LAO PDR' curves along the upper periphery within a beaded border, while the fineness designation 'Ag999' and weight '20g' appear respectively at the lower right and lower left of the field. The denomination '500 KIP' is inscribed in the lower exergue. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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Laos has issued commemorative silver almost continuously since the 1970s, nearly all of it produced abroad — most likely at the Bavarian State Mint or a comparable European facility — and destined for collector markets rather than domestic circulation. The Lao kip's purchasing power makes a 500 Kip silver piece essentially ceremonial by definition.