Convert Japanese Yen to Kenyan Shilling
Please provide values below to convert Japanese Yen [JPY] to Kenyan Shilling [KES], or Convert Kenyan Shilling to Japanese Yen.
How to Convert Japanese Yen to Kenyan Shilling
1 JPY = 1.13680402968689 KES
Example: convert 15 JPY to KES:
15 JPY = 15 × 1.13680402968689 KES = 17.0520604453033 KES
Japanese Yen to Kenyan Shilling 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.
Kenyan Shilling
The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya, used as the country's legal tender for all transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1966, replacing the East African shilling, the Kenyan Shilling has undergone various denominations and reforms to stabilize and modernize Kenya's currency system.
Current Use
The KES is widely used in Kenya for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is also accepted in some neighboring regions for cross-border commerce.