Convert Costa Rican Colón to Saint Helena Pound
Please provide values below to convert Costa Rican Colón [CRC] to Saint Helena Pound [SHP], or Convert Saint Helena Pound to Costa Rican Colón.
How to Convert Costa Rican Colón to Saint Helena Pound
1 CRC = 681.237336215048 SHP
Example: convert 15 CRC to SHP:
15 CRC = 15 × 681.237336215048 SHP = 10218.5600432257 SHP
Costa Rican Colón to Saint Helena Pound Conversion Table
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Costa Rican Colón
The Costa Rican Colón (CRC) is the official currency of Costa Rica, used for everyday transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1896, the Colón replaced the Costa Rican peso and was named after Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón). It has undergone various devaluations and redesigns over the years to stabilize the economy.
Current Use
The CRC remains the official currency of Costa Rica, widely used in all economic activities, with banknotes and coins circulating throughout the country. It is also used in currency conversions and financial transactions domestically.
Saint Helena Pound
The Saint Helena Pound (SHP) is the official currency of Saint Helena, a British Overseas Territory, and is pegged at par to the British Pound Sterling.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1961, replacing the Saint Helena Pound's predecessor, it has maintained a fixed exchange rate with the British Pound, reflecting the territory's historical and economic ties to the UK.
Current Use
The SHP is used for all local transactions on Saint Helena and is interchangeable with the British Pound Sterling, which is also accepted on the island.