Laos, officially known as the Lao People's Democratic Republic, has a rich history that extends to its currency system, though coins have played a more limited role in modern times. The Lao kip (LAK) is the official currency of Laos. It has undergone several iterations, with the modern version being introduced in 1979 after the communist takeover in 1975 and the establishment of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Prior to the kip, the currency used in Laos was the Lao piastre, a continuation of the French Indochinese piastre used during the colonial period. Historically, coins have been issued in various denominations, but their use in modern Laos is quite limited due to their low purchasing power and inflation.
In the past, Laos issued coins in denominations like 10 att, 20 att, and 50 att. These coins are rarely used today, as their value is exceedingly low. These coins are made of aluminum. The obverse of the 10 att coin features a farmer, while the 20 att coin shows a farmer plowing with an ox. The obverse of the 50 att coin depicts a fish. All these coins have the emblem of Laos on the reverse side.