Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Belize Dollar
Please provide values below to convert Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ] to Belize Dollar [BZD], or Convert Belize Dollar to Guatemalan Quetzal.
How to Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Belize Dollar
1 GTQ = 3.83735 BZD
Example: convert 15 GTQ to BZD:
15 GTQ = 15 × 3.83735 BZD = 57.56025 BZD
Guatemalan Quetzal to Belize Dollar Conversion Table
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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.
Belize Dollar
The Belize Dollar (BZD) is the official currency of Belize, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Belize Dollar was introduced in 1973, replacing the Belizean dollar at par with the British dollar, and has since been the country's standard currency, maintaining stability through pegging to the US dollar.
Current Use
The Belize Dollar is widely used in Belize for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is pegged to the US dollar at a rate of 2 BZD to 1 USD.