Lao kip Lao kip The kip (; code: LAK; sign: ₭ or ₭N; ; officially: ເງີນກີບລາວ, lit. "currency Lao kip") is the currency of Laos since 1952. Historically, one kip was divided into 100 "att" (). In 1945–1946, the Free Lao government in Vientiane issued a series of paper money in denominations of 10, 20 and 50 att and 10 kip before the French authorities took control of the region. The kip was reintroduced in 1952, replacing the French Indochinese piastre at par. The kip (also called a "piastre" in French) was sub-divided into 100 att (Lao: ອັດ) or "cents" (French: Centimes).
Kip Pardue Kip Pardue Kevin Ian "Kip" Pardue (born September 23, 1975) is an American actor and model, best known for his roles in the films "Remember the Titans", "Driven", "The Rules of Attraction" and "Thirteen". Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Pardue attended Dunwoody High School in Atlanta. The name "Kip" comes from the initials of his full name. After graduating from Yale University, where he played football, Pardue was discovered by Molly Ringwald's publicist. He has been a model for Armani, Polo and Abercrombie and Fitch. He was named by Armani Exchange as one of the "Top 10 Upcoming Actors" in 2001.