40 000 Kip - Savang Vatthana (Coronation) 1971 front 40 000 Kip - Savang Vatthana (Coronation) 1971 back
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40 000 Kip - Savang Vatthana Coronation

1971 year
Gold (.900) 40 g -
Description
Issuer
Laos
King
Savang Vatthana (1959-1975)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1971
Value
40 000 Kip 40 000 LAK = USD 1.80
Currency
Lao PDR Kip (1979-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
40 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#109801
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Radiant sun above statue dividing elephant heads with lamps flanking, all within circle

Lettering:
ພຣະຣາຊອານາຈັກລາວ - ROYAUME DU LAOS
ກີບ40.000KIP
900

Translation:
Kingdom of Laos
40.000 Kip

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 40,000 Kip - Savang Vatthana (Coronation) 1971 coin from Laos is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of King Savang Vatthana, who ruled Laos from 1954 until the communist takeover in 1975. The coin's design features an image of the king in traditional Lao regalia, surrounded by intricate patterns and symbols that reflect Lao culture and tradition. Despite its relatively small denomination, the coin is made of gold (.900) and weighs 40 grams, making it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of Lao history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971  10000 - - - - - -

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