500 Kip (Lesser Panda) 2000 front 500 Kip (Lesser Panda) 2000 back
500 Kip (Lesser Panda) 2000 photo
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500 Kip Lesser Panda

2000 year
Silver (.925) 20 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Laos
Period
People’s Democratic Republic (1975-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2000
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
References
Numista
N#109897
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lesser Panda on tree limb

Lettering:
LESSER PANDA
2000

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 500 Kip (Lesser Panda) 2000 coin from Laos is a unique and interesting coin due to its design. The coin features an image of a lesser panda, also known as a red panda, on one side, while the other side features the national emblem of Laos. The lesser panda is a rare and endangered species native to China and Myanmar, and it is interesting to see it featured on a coin from Laos. Additionally, the coin is made of silver (.925) and weighs 20 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.