Convert Panamanian Balboa to United States Dollar
Please provide values below to convert Panamanian Balboa [PAB] to United States Dollar [USD], or Convert United States Dollar to Panamanian Balboa.
How to Convert Panamanian Balboa to United States Dollar
1 PAB = 1 USD
Example: convert 15 PAB to USD:
15 PAB = 15 × 1 USD = 15 USD
Panamanian Balboa to United States Dollar Conversion Table
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Panamanian Balboa
The Panamanian Balboa (PAB) is the official currency of Panama, subdivided into 100 centésimos, used primarily for coinage alongside the US dollar.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1904, the Balboa was established as Panama's official currency to promote national identity, initially backed by gold, but since 1941 it has been pegged at par to the US dollar, which is also widely accepted in the country.
Current Use
Today, the Balboa is mainly used for coinage and official transactions within Panama, with the US dollar serving as the primary currency for most practical purposes, including banking and commerce.
United States Dollar
The United States Dollar (USD) is the official currency of the United States of America, used as a standard unit of monetary value and exchange.
History/Origin
The USD was established in 1792 with the Coinage Act, replacing the Continental Congress's Continental Currency. It has since become one of the world's dominant reserve currencies, influenced by the economic growth of the U.S. and global financial markets.
Current Use
The USD is widely used domestically and internationally for trade, investment, and as a reserve currency. It is the most traded currency in the foreign exchange market and is used as the standard currency in many international transactions.