2003 Laos 2000 Kip, PMG 67 EPQ (Top Pop)
Product Description
This collectible is a 2000 Lao Kip banknote issued by the Lao People's Republic in 2003, with the international banknote catalog number Pick#33b. It has been sealed and authenticated by the internationally renowned banknote authentication agency PMG, receiving a 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ (super perfect, brand new, uncirculated, original high-quality paper) grade – a top-tier condition. The authentication code is 2507781-063, and the serial number is QA6664628. It features a unique watermark of K. Phomvihane.
This banknote features a dual theme：the national leader, a pagoda, and a hydroelectric power plant. A classic Lao collectible banknote from Southeast Asia, this 67-point EPQ banknote in its original mint condition is extremely rare and possesses significant collector potential.
Detailed Analysis of the Front and Back of the Banknote
Front View
Issuance Text and Denomination：The top features the Lao name and the words "Central Bank" in Lao script. The four corners and bottom are marked with Arabic numerals 2000 and 6000, corresponding to the face value.
Core Visual：The main image is a half-length portrait of Kaysone Phomvihane, the founding leader of Laos, with delicate and three-dimensional line engraving. To the right of the portrait is the famous Pha That Luang pagoda, paired with traditional Lao floral anti-counterfeiting patterns. The lower right corner indicates the year of issue, 2003.
Serial Number and Anti-counterfeiting Code：The serial number QA6664628 is double-printed in the lower left corner and to the left of the portrait, with clear and complete dark green ink coding.
National Emblem：The Lao national emblem is printed to the right of the pagoda, incorporating elements of farmland, a gear, and the pagoda, symbolizing the country's agricultural, industrial, and Buddhist culture.
Reverse Side of the Banknote
| Bank and Denomination Text | The top reads "Central Bank of the Lao People's Republic" in Lao script, and the bottom reads the denomination of 2,000 Lao kip. The four corners are marked with the numbers 2,000 and 6,000. |
|---|---|
| Main Image | A hydroelectric power plant is depicted in the center of the image, showcasing a significant Lao hydroelectric power station with a complete landscape of rivers, power plants, and forests, representing Laos's hydropower industry. |
| Traditional Craftsmanship Border | The left and right sides are decorated with traditional Lao Naga serpent carvings and lotus wheel patterns. The multi-color printing background is intricate and precise, providing a high level of anti-counterfeiting protection. |
Complete Specifications of the Item
| Country of Issue | Lao People's Republic |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | 2003 |
| International Catalogue Number | Pick#33b |
| Face Value | 2000 Kip |
| Serial Number | QA6664628 |
| Watermark | Head of K. Phomvihane |
| PMG Grading | 67 Superb Gem Unc EPQ |
| PMG Authentication Number | 2507781-063 |
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