Issued by the Bank of the Lao PDR in 2015, this 500 Kip banknote belongs to the modern series showcasing national leadership and key infrastructure projects.
The obverse features a portrait of Kaysone Phomvihane, an important political figure in modern Lao history, alongside denomination numerals, Lao script inscriptions, and detailed ornamental patterns.
The reverse depicts the impressive Nam Ngum 1 Hydropower Dam, symbolizing national progress and the country’s reliance on hydroelectric power as a major economic resource. Intricate guilloche designs and repeated denomination motifs complete the note.
Issuer: Bank of the Lao PDR
Denomination: 500 Kip
Year: 2015
Dimensions: Approx. 152 × 70 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (Kaysone Phomvihane), security thread, guilloche patterns
