Issued by the Bank of the Lao PDR in 1997, this 2000 Kip banknote forms part of the series highlighting prominent national leaders and major infrastructure projects.
The obverse displays a portrait of Kaysone Phomvihane, former Prime Minister and President of Laos, accompanied by denomination numerals, Lao script inscriptions, and traditional Lao ornamental patterns.
The reverse depicts the Nam Ngum 1 Hydropower Dam, one of the most significant energy developments in the country, representing economic growth and the nation’s reliance on hydroelectric production. Decorative borders and guilloche elements frame the design.
Issuer: Bank of the Lao PDR
Denomination: 2000 Kip
Year: 1997
Dimensions: Approx. 152 × 70 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (Kaysone Phomvihane), windowed security thread, guilloche patterns
