Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Guernsey Pound
Please provide values below to convert Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ] to Guernsey Pound [GGP], or Convert Guernsey Pound to Guatemalan Quetzal.
How to Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Guernsey Pound
1 GTQ = 10.3670133729569 GGP
Example: convert 15 GTQ to GGP:
15 GTQ = 15 × 10.3670133729569 GGP = 155.505200594354 GGP
Guatemalan Quetzal to Guernsey Pound Conversion Table
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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.
Guernsey Pound
The Guernsey Pound (GGP) is the official currency of Guernsey, a British Crown dependency, and is pegged at par to the British Pound Sterling.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1921, the Guernsey Pound has been used locally alongside the British Pound, with both currencies circulating freely and at equal value, reflecting Guernsey's status as a self-governing dependency.
Current Use
The GGP is used for everyday transactions within Guernsey and is accepted alongside the British Pound, with coins and banknotes issued specifically for Guernsey by the local authorities.