10 Kip (Prussia) Magnetic 1988 front 10 Kip (Prussia) Magnetic 1988 back
10 Kip (Prussia) Magnetic 1988 photo
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10 Kip Prussia Magnetic

1988 year
Copper-nickel 12.7 g 32.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Laos
Period
People’s Democratic Republic (1975-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
Value
10 Kip (10&nbspLAK)
Currency
Lao PDR Kip (1979-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
12.7 g
Diameter
32.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#24086
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

5 masted ship, date

Lettering:
FIVE MAST CLIPPER
1988

Edge

Plain

Comment

Design probably inspired of the Royal Clipper, a modern cruising ship, or her predecessor the Preussen (1902 - 1910). However, none had 5 equal masts.

Interesting fact

The 10 Kip (Prussia) Magnetic 1988 coin from Laos made of Copper-nickel weighing 12.7 g is interesting because it features a unique magnetic design. The coin has a built-in magnet that makes it attractive to other magnets, which was a innovative feature at the time of its release. This feature was included to highlight the country's growing technology and innovation sector.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988  30000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Kip (Prussia) Magnetic 1988 coin.