The kip is the official currency of Laos, and historically, silver coins were minted and circulated in the country. However, the term “Kip” generally refers to the modern currency of Laos, which is predominantly paper banknotes and coins made of base metals.Before Laos adopted the kip as its of ... |
Portuguese India and British India were two distinct colonial territories in the Indian subcontinent, each with its own unique characteristics and historical significance. Here are some key facts about Portuguese and British India:Portuguese India:Colonial Period: Portuguese India refers to the ... |
The para (Cyrillic: пара, from Turkish para, from Persian pārah, “piece”) was a former currency of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey, Montenegro and Albania, and is the current subunit, although rarely used, of the Serbian dinar.As a former Ottoman and Turkish currency, it was 1/40th of a ... |