1000 Kip (Gibbon) 1996 front 1000 Kip (Gibbon) 1996 back
1000 Kip (Gibbon) 1996 photo

1000 Kip Gibbon

1996 year
Silver (.999) 31.67 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Laos
Period
People’s Democratic Republic (1975-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
1000 Kip 1000 LAK = USD 0.045
Currency
Lao PDR Kip (1979-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.67 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#33421
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

DATE (YEAR)
GIBBON

Lettering:
1996
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1996 Laos 1000 Kip Gibbon coin is a unique and interesting collector's item due to its unusual shape. Instead of being a traditional circular coin, it is shaped like a gibbon, a type of primate native to Southeast Asia. The coin's design features a detailed depiction of a gibbon on one side and the Laotian emblem on the other. Its unusual shape and limited mintage make it a sought-after collectible among coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Kip (Gibbon) 1996 coin.