Convert Japanese Yen to Guatemalan Quetzal
Please provide values below to convert Japanese Yen [JPY] to Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ], or Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Japanese Yen.
How to Convert Japanese Yen to Guatemalan Quetzal
1 JPY = 19.1318488019076 GTQ
Example: convert 15 JPY to GTQ:
15 JPY = 15 × 19.1318488019076 GTQ = 286.977732028614 GTQ
Japanese Yen to Guatemalan Quetzal Conversion Table
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Japanese Yen
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is the official currency of Japan, used as the country's primary medium of exchange.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1871 during the Meiji Restoration, the Yen replaced the previous complex monetary system and has undergone various reforms, including decimalization in 1954, to modernize Japan's currency system.
Current Use
The Yen is widely used in Japan for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is one of the most traded currencies globally.
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.