Convert British Pound Sterling to Aruban Florin
Please provide values below to convert British Pound Sterling [GBP] to Aruban Florin [AWG], or Convert Aruban Florin to British Pound Sterling.
How to Convert British Pound Sterling to Aruban Florin
1 GBP = 0.413519553072626 AWG
Example: convert 15 GBP to AWG:
15 GBP = 15 × 0.413519553072626 AWG = 6.20279329608938 AWG
British Pound Sterling to Aruban Florin 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.
Aruban Florin
The Aruban Florin (AWG) is the official currency of Aruba, used as a medium of exchange within the country.
History/Origin
The Aruban Florin was introduced in 1986, replacing the Netherlands Antillean Guilder at par, to establish a distinct national currency for Aruba.
Current Use
The AWG is widely used in Aruba for all daily transactions, banking, and trade, and is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate.