Convert Saint Helena Pound to Angolan Kwanza
Please provide values below to convert Saint Helena Pound [SHP] to Angolan Kwanza [AOA], or Convert Angolan Kwanza to Saint Helena Pound.
How to Convert Saint Helena Pound to Angolan Kwanza
1 SHP = 0.000805111298507602 AOA
Example: convert 15 SHP to AOA:
15 SHP = 15 × 0.000805111298507602 AOA = 0.012076669477614 AOA
Saint Helena Pound to Angolan Kwanza Conversion Table
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Saint Helena Pound
The Saint Helena Pound (SHP) is the official currency of Saint Helena, a British Overseas Territory, and is pegged at par to the British Pound Sterling.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1961, replacing the Saint Helena Pound's predecessor, it has maintained a fixed exchange rate with the British Pound, reflecting the territory's historical and economic ties to the UK.
Current Use
The SHP is used for all local transactions on Saint Helena and is interchangeable with the British Pound Sterling, which is also accepted on the island.
Angolan Kwanza
The Angolan Kwanza (AOA) is the official currency of Angola, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Kwanza was introduced in 1977, replacing the Angolan escudo after independence from Portugal. It has undergone several redenominations due to inflation and economic changes.
Current Use
The AOA is actively used as Angola's legal tender, with coins and banknotes circulating nationwide. It is managed by the National Bank of Angola.