Laos Coins
The official currency of Laos is the kip, which was introduced in 1952 to replace the Indochinese piastre. The kip has undergone several changes throughout its history, reflecting the country's political and economic transformations.
Lao monetary history
Prior to the introduction of the kip, Laos used the Indochinese piastre, a common currency in the region during the French colonial period. In 1945, the "libre" was briefly issued as a temporary currency following the declaration of independence, but was quickly replaced. The kip was officially established in 1952, although it initially circulated alongside the piastre until 1954.
Relevant events in Lao numismatics
In 1976, following the communist revolution, a new kip was introduced, replacing the previous one at a ratio of 20 to 1. Since then, the kip has undergone a significant devaluation due to inflation. An important milestone in Lao numismatics was the 2010 issuance of a 50,000 kip silver commemorative coin celebrating the 450th anniversary of the founding of Vientiane as the capital.
| Country | Laos |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Kip (LAK) |
| 1€ | 22.737,90₭ |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital city | Vientiane |
| ISO2 | LA |
| ISO3 | LAO |
| Catalogued coins | 36 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Laos coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
20 att
50 att
50 kip
4.000 kip (Coronation of King Savang Vatthana)
10 cents
1 kip
10 kip (Five-masted boat)
10 kip (World Food Summit 1996)
5 kip
1.000 kip (Coronation of King Savang Vatthana)
10 att
10 kip
1.200 kip (F.A.O.)
50 cents
2.500 kip (Coronation of King Savang Vatthana)
20 cents
50000 kip (Year of the Dragon)
10 kip (XXVII Summer Olympics, Sydney 2000)
20 kip
500 kip (Terracotta Army)
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