Convert Falkland Islands Pound to Swiss Franc
Please provide values below to convert Falkland Islands Pound [FKP] to Swiss Franc [CHF], or Convert Swiss Franc to Falkland Islands Pound.
How to Convert Falkland Islands Pound to Swiss Franc
1 FKP = 0.931312114731413 CHF
Example: convert 15 FKP to CHF:
15 FKP = 15 × 0.931312114731413 CHF = 13.9696817209712 CHF
Falkland Islands Pound to Swiss Franc Conversion Table
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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.
Swiss Franc
The Swiss Franc (CHF) is the official currency of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, used as a standard monetary unit for transactions and financial purposes.
History/Origin
The Swiss Franc was introduced in 1850, replacing various local currencies, and has since become a stable and widely recognized currency, with its value historically linked to gold until the abandonment of the gold standard in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, the Swiss Franc is used primarily in Switzerland and Liechtenstein for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is considered a major reserve currency globally.