Silver Tenth-Ounce 2017 Panthera Tigris, Coin from Laos - detailed information

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.

The reverse design shows a tiger's face staring at the viewer.

Below the tiger, the SCL12 privy mark of the "Silver Coins Limited" 12-coin collection in which the coin was included this year.

Around above, the inscription SILVER COINS LIMITED 2017, below which PANTHERA TIGRIS (the Latin name of the species).

In small letters around left and right, the precious metal content: 1/10 OUNCE FINE SILVER .999 (one tenth of a troy ounce of 99.9% silver).

Finish: proof.