500 Kip Victory Monument of Patouxai
2008 year| Gold (.999) | 0.5 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Laos |
|---|---|
| Period | People’s Democratic Republic (1975-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 500 Kip 500 LAK = USD 0.023 |
| Currency | Lao PDR Kip (1979-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#70323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Laos
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATOUXAI - VICTORY MONUMENT
2008
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Victory Monument of Patouxai, depicted on the 500 Kip coin, is a prominent landmark in Vientiane, Laos. It was built to commemorate the country's independence from France in 1954. The monument is designed in the style of a Patouxai, a mythical creature that is half-dragon, half-elephant, and is said to symbolize the country's strength and resilience. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of Laotian culture.
