Issued by the Bank of the Lao PDR in 2011, this 2000 Kip banknote continues the modern series celebrating national leadership and the country’s key economic achievements.
The obverse features a portrait of Kaysone Phomvihane, former Prime Minister and President of Laos, accompanied by denomination numerals, Lao script text, and intricate guilloche patterns in traditional Lao style.
The reverse showcases the Nam Ngum 1 Hydropower Dam, a central symbol of Laos’ hydroelectric development and one of the nation’s most important energy infrastructures. Additional ornamental elements, repeating denominations, and security features complete the design.
Issuer: Bank of the Lao PDR
Denomination: 2000 Kip
Year: 2011
Dimensions: Approx. 152 × 70 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (Kaysone Phomvihane), windowed security thread, microtext, guilloche patterns
