Convert Saint Helena Pound to Guatemalan Quetzal
Please provide values below to convert Saint Helena Pound [SHP] to Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ], or Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Saint Helena Pound.
How to Convert Saint Helena Pound to Guatemalan Quetzal
1 SHP = 0.0964597964741293 GTQ
Example: convert 15 SHP to GTQ:
15 SHP = 15 × 0.0964597964741293 GTQ = 1.44689694711194 GTQ
Saint Helena Pound to Guatemalan Quetzal 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.
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.