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5000 Kip That Luang

1998 year
Silver (.999) 155.50 g 65 mm
Description
Issuer
Laos
Period
People’s Democratic Republic (1975-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
5000 Kip 5000 LAK = USD 0.23
Currency
Lao PDR Kip (1979-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
155.50 g
Diameter
65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#109934
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1998 Laos 5000 Kip (That Luang) silver coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the That Luang Temple, a sacred Buddhist site located in Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. The temple is an important national symbol and is considered one of the most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia. The reverse side of the coin features the national emblem of Laos, which includes a hammer and sickle, a symbol of the country's communist ideology. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, not only for its silver content but also for its cultural and historical significance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  1500 - - - - - -

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