Convert British Pound Sterling to Uruguayan Peso
Please provide values below to convert British Pound Sterling [GBP] to Uruguayan Peso [UYU], or Convert Uruguayan Peso to British Pound Sterling.
How to Convert British Pound Sterling to Uruguayan Peso
1 GBP = 0.0183672912339733 UYU
Example: convert 15 GBP to UYU:
15 GBP = 15 × 0.0183672912339733 UYU = 0.275509368509599 UYU
British Pound Sterling to Uruguayan Peso 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.
Uruguayan Peso
The Uruguayan Peso (UYU) is the official currency of Uruguay, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1993 to replace the Uruguayan Peso Moneda Nacional, the UYU has undergone various redenominations and monetary reforms to stabilize the economy and control inflation.
Current Use
The UYU is widely used in Uruguay for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is also accepted in some border regions of neighboring countries.