500 Kip (Year of the Rat) 2008 front 500 Kip (Year of the Rat) 2008 back
500 Kip (Year of the Rat) 2008 photo
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500 Kip Year of the Rat

2008 year
Gold (.999) 0.5 g 11 mm
Description
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
Thickness
0.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#186569
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The Year of the Rat
2008

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 500 Kip (Year of the Rat) 2008 coin from Laos made of Gold (.999) weighing 0.5 g is a rare and unique coin that is considered a collector's item. Its value lies not only in its gold content but also in its cultural significance, as it represents the Year of the Rat in the Chinese zodiac, which is an important symbol in Laotian culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  10000 - - - - - -

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