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Laos Old Coat of Arms Banknote | 500 Kip 1988 P-31 AUNC
Laos Old Coat of Arms Banknote | 500 Kip 1988 P-31 AUNC
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A beautiful tribute to the strength of ordinary people and the spirit of a nation rebuilding its future, this authentic 1988 Laos 500 Kip banknote tells a deeply human story through its remarkable artwork.
On the obverse, workers guide irrigation systems beneath stretching power lines and tractors, symbols of determination, progress, and hope for generations to come. On the reverse, coffee harvesters of the Bolaven Plateau stand among rich foliage, capturing the quiet dignity of rural life in Laos. Every engraved detail feels alive with movement, resilience, and history.
Printed during an important era of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, this vintage banknote carries the warmth of everyday life preserved in paper form. Its vivid colors, intricate patterns, and historic old coat of arms make it an unforgettable addition to any world currency or numismatic collection.
More than money, this note is a surviving piece of human history, a reminder of work, perseverance, and the dreams of a nation etched forever into paper.
Features / Details
- Country: Laos
- Issuing Entity: Bank of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
- Currency: Lao PDR Kip
- Grade: AUNC (About Uncirculated)
- Type: Standard circulation banknote
- Material: Paper
- Size: 150 × 69 mm
- Obverse: Workers adjusting irrigation pipe, tractors, electrical power towers, and old coat of arms
- Reverse: Workers harvesting coffee beans in the Bolaven Plateau
- Watermark: Hammer and sickle with star throughout the note
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CONDITION GUIDE
Gem Uncirculated
A note that is flawless, with the same freshness, crispness and bright color as when first printed. It
must be perfectly centered, with full margins, and free of any marks, blemishes or traces of handling.
About Uncirculated
A bright, crisp note that appears new but upon close examination shows a trace of very light use, such as a corner fold or faint crease. 'About Uncirculated' is a borderline condition, applied to a note which may not be quite uncirculated, but yet is obviously better than an average Extra Fine note. Such notes command a price only slightly below a new note and are highly desirable.
Extra Fine
A note that shows some faint evidence of circulation, although it will still be bright and retain nearly full crispness. It may have two or three minor folds or creases but no tears or stains and no discolorations.
Very Fine
A note that has been in circulation, but not actively or for long. It still retains some crispness and is still choice enough in its condition to be altogether desirable. It may show folds or creases, or some light smudges from the hands of a past generation. Sometimes, Very Fine notes are the best available in certain rare issues, and they should accordingly be cherished just as much as uncirculated notes.
Fine
A fine note shows evidence of much more circulation, has lost its crispness and very fine detail, and creases are more pronounced, although the note is still not seriously soiled or stained.
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