Convert Belize Dollar to Guatemalan Quetzal
Please provide values below to convert Belize Dollar [BZD] to Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ], or Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Belize Dollar.
How to Convert Belize Dollar to Guatemalan Quetzal
1 BZD = 0.260596505400863 GTQ
Example: convert 15 BZD to GTQ:
15 BZD = 15 × 0.260596505400863 GTQ = 3.90894758101294 GTQ
Belize Dollar to Guatemalan Quetzal Conversion Table
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Belize Dollar
The Belize Dollar (BZD) is the official currency of Belize, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Belize Dollar was introduced in 1973, replacing the Belizean dollar at par with the British dollar, and has since been the country's standard currency, maintaining stability through pegging to the US dollar.
Current Use
The Belize Dollar is widely used in Belize for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is pegged to the US dollar at a rate of 2 BZD to 1 USD.
Guatemalan Quetzal
The Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) is the official currency of Guatemala, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Quetzal was introduced as the official currency of Guatemala in 1925, replacing the Guatemalan peso. It was named after the quetzal bird, a symbol of liberty in Guatemala, and was initially pegged to the US dollar. The currency has undergone various reforms and decimalization since its inception.
Current Use
Today, the GTQ is widely used throughout Guatemala for everyday transactions, banking, and trade. It is managed by the Bank of Guatemala and remains the country's legal tender.