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500 Kip Kouprey
1998 year| Silver (.925) | 20 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Laos |
|---|---|
| Period | People’s Democratic Republic (1975-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 500 Kip 500 LAK = USD 0.023 |
| Currency | Lao PDR Kip (1979-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#109896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Wild bull
Lettering:
KOUPREY
1998
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Kouprey (Bos sauveli) (from Khmer kū̞ pre̞j (គោព្រៃ): "wild ox") is a wild bovid related to the banteng and gaur and named in honor of René Sauvel, a French veterinarian operating in Cambodia. No live animals have been seen since 1988, and the species may be extinct. (Source : www.wikipedia.org)
Interesting fact
The 500 Kip (Kouprey) coin from Laos, made of Silver (.925) and weighing 20g, is a non-circulating coin that features an image of the Kouprey, a rare and endangered species of wild cattle that is native to the country. This coin is considered a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Kip (Kouprey) 1998 coin.
