Constitution Book atop Buddhist Almsgiving Bowl 50 Cents Laos Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry (Hole) (Lotus) (Om Enlightenment Symbol) 1952
Constitution Book atop Buddhist "Kun" Almsgiving Chalice 50 Cents Laos Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making (Hole in Coin) (Kingdom of Laos) (Constitutional Monarchy) (1952) Obverse: Constitution on top of chalice. Om enlightenment symbol radiating rays, above. Date below. Lettering: ROYAUME DU LAOS ພະຣາຊະອານາຈັກລາວ ຮັຖທັນະນູນ 1952 Translation: Kingdom of Laos 1952 Reverse: Lotus petals surrounding hole in coin. Lettering: ໑໙໕໒ ໕0 ງັດ 50 CENTS 1952 Translation: 1952 50 Cents 50 Cents 1952 Features Issuer Laos King Sisavang Vong (1946-1959) Type Standard circulation coin Year 1952 Value 50 Cents (0.5) Currency Piastre (1952) Composition Aluminium Weight 3.84 g Diameter 31 mm Thickness 2.6 mm Shape Round with a round hole Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓ Demonetized Yes Number N# 4586 References KM# 6, Schön# 3 WIkipedia: Although duk baht, or giving alms is practiced all year round, Lao New Year seems to be an especially important date. Giving food to monks for their daily mea