Convert Saint Helena Pound to Falkland Islands Pound
Please provide values below to convert Saint Helena Pound [SHP] to Falkland Islands Pound [FKP], or Convert Falkland Islands Pound to Saint Helena Pound.
How to Convert Saint Helena Pound to Falkland Islands Pound
1 SHP = 1 FKP
Example: convert 15 SHP to FKP:
15 SHP = 15 × 1 FKP = 15 FKP
Saint Helena Pound to Falkland Islands Pound 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.
Falkland Islands Pound
The Falkland Islands Pound (FKP) is the official currency of the Falkland Islands, pegged at par to the British Pound Sterling.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1899, the Falkland Islands Pound has been used as the local currency, maintaining a fixed exchange rate with the British Pound, and has evolved alongside economic developments in the islands.
Current Use
The Falkland Islands Pound is actively used for all local transactions, issued by the Falkland Islands Monetary Authority, and is accepted alongside the British Pound within the islands.