5000 Kip (Olympics) 2008 front 5000 Kip (Olympics) 2008 back
5000 Kip (Olympics) 2008 photo
© Eppli

5000 Kip Olympics

2008 year
Gold (.583) 7.76 g -
Description
Issuer
Laos
Period
People’s Democratic Republic (1975-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
5000 Kip 5000 LAK = USD 0.23
Currency
Lao PDR Kip (1979-date)
Composition
Gold (.583)
Weight
7.76 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#398063
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Athens Acropolis and Beijing Pagoda with an athlete holding a torch

Lettering:
OLYMPIC GAMES
From Athens
To Beijing
2004 2008

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5000 Kip (Olympics) 2008 from Laos made of Gold (.583) weighing 7.76 g is that it was issued to commemorate the 2008 Summer Olympics, also known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, which were held in Beijing, China. The coin features a unique design that showcases the Olympic spirit and the rich cultural heritage of Laos.