Convert British Pound Sterling to Afghan Afghani
Please provide values below to convert British Pound Sterling [GBP] to Afghan Afghani [AFN], or Convert Afghan Afghani to British Pound Sterling.
How to Convert British Pound Sterling to Afghan Afghani
1 GBP = 0.0107356579905378 AFN
Example: convert 15 GBP to AFN:
15 GBP = 15 × 0.0107356579905378 AFN = 0.161034869858067 AFN
British Pound Sterling to Afghan Afghani Conversion Table
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British Pound Sterling
The British Pound Sterling (GBP) is the official currency of the United Kingdom and its territories, used as a standard unit of monetary value.
History/Origin
The Pound Sterling is one of the oldest currencies still in use, dating back to the 8th century. It was originally a silver coin and has evolved through various forms, including the gold standard and fiat currency, becoming the UK's primary currency in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the GBP is widely used in the UK and its territories, serving as the main currency for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade. It is also a major reserve currency globally.
Afghan Afghani
The Afghan Afghani (AFN) is the official currency of Afghanistan, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Afghani was introduced in 1925, replacing the Afghan rupee, and has undergone several reforms and redenominations over the years, especially during periods of economic instability and conflict.
Current Use
Today, the Afghani remains the official currency of Afghanistan, widely used in everyday transactions, with coins and banknotes issued by the central bank, the Da Afghanistan Bank.