Convert Saint Helena Pound to Macanese Pataca
Please provide values below to convert Saint Helena Pound [SHP] to Macanese Pataca [MOP], or Convert Macanese Pataca to Saint Helena Pound.
How to Convert Saint Helena Pound to Macanese Pataca
1 SHP = 0.0915578312060948 MOP
Example: convert 15 SHP to MOP:
15 SHP = 15 × 0.0915578312060948 MOP = 1.37336746809142 MOP
Saint Helena Pound to Macanese Pataca 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.
Macanese Pataca
The Macanese Pataca (MOP) is the official currency of Macau, used for everyday transactions and financial dealings within the region.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1999, the Pataca replaced the Macau pataca, and has since been pegged to the Hong Kong dollar at a fixed rate, reflecting Macau's economic ties with Hong Kong and China.
Current Use
The Pataca remains the primary currency in Macau, widely used for commerce, banking, and tourism-related transactions.