Lao kip of the Soviet collapse in 1991 and the persistence of chronic inflation, there are no coins currently in circulation in Laos. In 1979, banknotes were introduced in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 kip. 500 kip notes were added in 1988, followed by 1000 kip in 1992, 2000 and 5000 kip in 1997, 10,000 and 20,000 kip in 2002 and 50,000 kip on January 17, 2006 (although dated 2004). On November 15, 2010 a 100,000 kip banknote was issued to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the founding of the capital, Vientiane, and the 35th anniversary of the
Kip Addotta Kip Addotta Kip Francis Addotta (born June 16, 1944) is an American comedian discovered by manager Martin Pichinson he Was featured on "The Tonight Show", "The Midnight Special", Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, and the syndicated show "Make Me Laugh". Kip was also featured on The Dr. Demento Show for his music, "Wet Dream" and "Life in the Slaw Lane," songs featuring a series of fish and vegetable malapropisms that, together, form a storyline; and the song, "Big Cock Roach." Addotta also hosted the game show "Everything Goes" on the Playboy Channel, and has made a number of film and TV