Convert Saint Helena Pound to Guernsey Pound
Please provide values below to convert Saint Helena Pound [SHP] to Guernsey Pound [GGP], or Convert Guernsey Pound to Saint Helena Pound.
How to Convert Saint Helena Pound to Guernsey Pound
1 SHP = 1 GGP
Example: convert 15 SHP to GGP:
15 SHP = 15 × 1 GGP = 15 GGP
Saint Helena Pound to Guernsey 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.
Guernsey Pound
The Guernsey Pound (GGP) is the official currency of Guernsey, a British Crown dependency, and is pegged at par to the British Pound Sterling.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1921, the Guernsey Pound has been used locally alongside the British Pound, with both currencies circulating freely and at equal value, reflecting Guernsey's status as a self-governing dependency.
Current Use
The GGP is used for everyday transactions within Guernsey and is accepted alongside the British Pound, with coins and banknotes issued specifically for Guernsey by the local authorities.