| Coin | Silver Ounce 2020 Tiger - Panthera Tigris |
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Laos (officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic) has been using the Lao Kip as its currency since 1955. In normal everyday circulation, it is normally served by banknotes and not coins.
The country has however authorised some foreign mints to issue bullion coins under its jurisdiction. These are in standard bullion sizes, such as one ounce of silver - designated as 1 oz Ag, where Ag is abbreviated from Argentum, the Latin word for silver.
This coin is the first silver ounce release in the Tiger (Panthera Tigris) series of premium bullion coins, and is dedicated to the Indochinese tiger.
Tigers were once widespread throughout most of the forested areas across Laos, but today they have disappeared from many parts of the country. Nam Et-Phou Louey National Protected Area is one of the few places where tigers can naturally survive outside of zoos. |
| Mint | MDM |
Mint Mark | No mint mark |
Total Mintage |
10,000
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| Obverse | |
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At its centre, the obverse of the coin depicts the Pha That Luang (Lao: ທາດຫຼວງ or ພຣະທາດຫລວງ) - a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the centre of the capital city of Laos, Vientiane. The shrine dates back to the 3rd century AD, and is is generally regarded as the most important national monument in Laos and a national symbol; it forms part of the national emblem of Laos.
Around above, the name of the issuing authority: BANK OF THE LAO PDR (the central bank of the Lao People's Democratic Republic).
Around below, the face value 500 KIP.
In small letters around left and right, the precious metal content: 1 oz Ag 999 (one troy ounce of 99.9% silver). |
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| Reverse | |
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The reverse design shows a roaring tiger emerging from a tropical forest.
Around left, the inscription PANTHERA TIGRIS (the Latin name of the species).
Below right, the date of issue 2020.
Around right, facing outward, 1 OZ FINE SILVER .999 (one troy ounce of 99.9% silver). |
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| Reverse Inscription |
PANTHERA TIGRIS 2020 1 OZ FINE SILVER .999 |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: loose.
The Tiger coin series is produced by APMEX; the coins are struck by MDM. |
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| See also |
Coins in the Panthera Tigris series by Laos include:
- 20 g Silver, Panthera Tigris 2013
- 20 g Silver, Panthera Tigris 2014
- 20 g Silver, Panthera Tigris 2015
- 1 oz Silver, Indochinese Tiger 2016
- 20 g Silver, Panthera Tigris 2016
- 20 g Silver, Panthera Tigris 2017
- 1/10 oz Silver, Panthera Tigris 2017
- 0.5 g Gold, Panthera Tigris 2018
- 20 g Silver, Panthera Tigris 2018
- 20 g Silver, Panthera Tigris 2019
- 0.5 g Gold, Panthera Tigris 2020
- 1 oz Gold, Panthera Tigris 2020
- 1 oz Silver, Panthera Tigris 2020
- 20 g Silver, Panthera Tigris 2020
- 1 oz Gold, Panthera Tigris 2021
- 1 oz Silver, Panthera Tigris 2021
- 20 g Silver, Panthera Tigris 2021
- 1 oz Gold, Panthera Tigris 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Panthera Tigris 2022
- 20 g Silver, Panthera Tigris 2022
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