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10 Kip, Laos, 1957–1962 (Pick 3)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1957-1962

Issuing entity

Laos

This 10 Kip note was issued in Laos, with dates recorded from 1957–1962. It belongs to the Royal Kip (1955-1976) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Kingdom of Laos › Sisavang Vong (1946-1959). It measures 120 × 66 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 3.

Obverse: Lao text; coat of arms with Erawan three-headed elephant; Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan (Temple of the Heavy Buddha) in Vientiane. Reverse: French text; four farmers planting rice in paddy. The note was printed by Security Banknote Company (SBNC), Philadelphia, United States (?-date). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Historical context

No security thread. Watermark: None

Physical characteristics

Size
120 × 66 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
Security Banknote Company (SBNC), Philadelphia, United States (?-date)
Currency
Royal Kip (1955-1976)
Demonetized
Yes

Design

Obverse
Lao text; coat of arms with Erawan three-headed elephant; Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan (Temple of the Heavy Buddha) in Vientiane.
Reverse
French text; four farmers planting rice in paddy.

Identification

Value
10 Kip
Dates recorded
1957-1962
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 3

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P3
  • NumistaN# 210660

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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