Convert Saint Helena Pound to Australian Dollar
Please provide values below to convert Saint Helena Pound [SHP] to Australian Dollar [AUD], or Convert Australian Dollar to Saint Helena Pound.
How to Convert Saint Helena Pound to Australian Dollar
1 SHP = 0.484109338216061 AUD
Example: convert 15 SHP to AUD:
15 SHP = 15 × 0.484109338216061 AUD = 7.26164007324091 AUD
Saint Helena Pound to Australian Dollar 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.
Australian Dollar
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is the official currency of Australia, used in its territories and some Pacific Island nations.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1966, replacing the Australian pound, the AUD was initially pegged to the British pound and later transitioned to a floating exchange rate system in 1983.
Current Use
The AUD is widely used in Australia and its territories, serving as a major currency in international trade and finance, and is one of the most traded currencies globally.