1 Kip, Kingdom of Laos, 1957-62

1 Kip Banknote of the Kingdom of Laos (1947-1975), printed from 1957-62. The obverse features an image of the Pha That Luang, a Buddhist stupa in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. The emblem of the Kingdom of Laos, a three headed elephant (Erawan) under an umbrella is in the middle. The reverse of the banknote features an agricultural scene - a farmer plowing a field using a water buffalo. The note has text in Lao and French. 

The Kingdom of Laos was a short-lived constitutional monarchy in Southeast Asia. Laos had been a part of French Indo-China since the 19th century, and briefly declared independence during the World War II, when the Japanese occupation ended. The French reasserted control after 1945, and formed the Associated State of Laos, under French supervision, in 1947. Laos gained full independence in 1953, and started issuing its own currency - the Kip - in 1957. Earlier, the currency for entire region had been the French Piastre. During this period, the Royal faction (backed by the US) was opposed by Pathet Lao, the communist faction. Pathet Lao took over the country in 1975, shortly after the fall of Saigon (South Vietnam). 

Size: 100 mm* 59 mm
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The notes are high grade, crisp, and in undamaged condition with no tears. The note that you get may not be the note in the image but will be a note in similar condition, from the same bundle. Price is for 1 note. 

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