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3000 Kip Year of the Rabbit
1999 year| Silver (.925) | 20 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Laos |
|---|---|
| Period | People’s Democratic Republic (1975-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 3000 Kip 3000 LAK = USD 0.14 |
| Currency | Lao PDR Kip (1979-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.82 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#40351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Jumping hare
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Leap
3000 Kip
1999
20 gm 925 silver
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 3000 Kip (Year of the Rabbit) 1999 coin from Laos is a unique collector's item because it features a rare combination of a traditional Laotian design and a non-traditional silver content. The coin's obverse side features an image of a rabbit, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Laotian culture, while the reverse side features the national emblem of Laos. The use of silver in the coin's minting process adds an extra layer of rarity and value to the coin, making it a highly sought-after collectible among numismatists.
