Convert Salvadoran Colón to Costa Rican Colón
Please provide values below to convert Salvadoran Colón [SVC] to Costa Rican Colón [CRC], or Convert Costa Rican Colón to Salvadoran Colón.
How to Convert Salvadoran Colón to Costa Rican Colón
1 SVC = 0.0173289875475888 CRC
Example: convert 15 SVC to CRC:
15 SVC = 15 × 0.0173289875475888 CRC = 0.259934813213832 CRC
Salvadoran Colón to Costa Rican Colón Conversion Table
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Salvadoran Colón
The Salvadoran Colón (SVC) was the official currency of El Salvador until 2001, used as the country's monetary unit for everyday transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1892, the Salvadoran Colón replaced the peso and was used until 2001, when El Salvador adopted the United States dollar as its official currency. It was named after Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón).
Current Use
The Salvadoran Colón is no longer in circulation; it was replaced by the US dollar in 2001 and is now obsolete, with no current use in transactions.
Costa Rican Colón
The Costa Rican Colón (CRC) is the official currency of Costa Rica, used for everyday transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1896, the Colón replaced the Costa Rican peso and was named after Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón). It has undergone various devaluations and redesigns over the years to stabilize the economy.
Current Use
The CRC remains the official currency of Costa Rica, widely used in all economic activities, with banknotes and coins circulating throughout the country. It is also used in currency conversions and financial transactions domestically.