PCGS

500 Kip – Laos

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Year of the Dragon

Laos

Context

Year: 2012

Issuer: Laos

Period:

People’s Democratic Republic

(since 1975)

Currency:

Lao PDR Kip

(since 1979)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 11 mm

Weight: 0.5 g

Gold weight: 0.50 g

Thickness: 0.3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #57525

Value

Exchange value: 500 LAK

Bullion value: $83.26

Obverse

Description:

Heraldic emblem

Inscription:

THE LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

500 KIP

Reverse

Description:

Golden dragon encircled by text and date.

Inscription:

YEAR OF THE DRAGON

2012

1/2 G .99999 FINEST GOLD

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2012	—	5,000

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