Lao Kip to Canadian Dollar — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Lao People's Democratic Republic

Currency Code, Symbol: LAK, ₭

Denominations of coins in circulation: 10, 20, 50 att

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000 kip

History: The Lao kip (₭) is the national currency of Laos. The currency is not used for payment in other countries. The international currency exchange uses the LAK abbreviation.Formally, change coins are called att. However, due to inflation and low value, coins do not participate in real circulation.The currency gained a national status in 1955. It replaced an outdated currency – the Indochinese piastres. Despite its official status, the currency is not that popular in Laos. Usually it is used in two currencies exchange: the Thai baht and the American dollar ($).Read More

Country of Circulation: Canada

Currency Code, Symbol: CAD, $

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, $1, $2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

History: The Canadian dollar (symbol: CA$, code: CAD, number 124) is used for financial operations within Canada. The abbreviation of the currency used on the exchange market and in exchange offices is CAD. One Canadian dollar correlates to 100 cents.The currency was introduced in 1858. The government had used the Spanish real previously. Some types and denominations of the $ currency are not issued anymore. However, Canada officially accepts all types of currency units that have been issued since 1935. It should be mentioned that CAD is included in the list of the most traded world currencies, namely in the top ten.Read More