Lao central bank warns public over counterfeit 100,000 kip banknotes


Photo shows the differences between genuine and counterfeit 100,000 kip banknotes. – Bank of the Lao PDR

VIENTIANE: The Bank of the Lao PDR has issued an urgent warning after finding counterfeit 100,000 kip banknotes in circulation, calling on all citizens to be on the alert and carefully inspect notes before making or accepting payments.

According to Notice No. 143, issued on July 7, a group of unscrupulous individuals has been distributing fake 100,000 kip banknotes, specifically the 2020 series, with the first fake notes detected in Houn district, Oudomxay province.

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