Convert Falkland Islands Pound to Guatemalan Quetzal
Please provide values below to convert Falkland Islands Pound [FKP] to Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ], or Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Falkland Islands Pound.
How to Convert Falkland Islands Pound to Guatemalan Quetzal
1 FKP = 0.0964597964741293 GTQ
Example: convert 15 FKP to GTQ:
15 FKP = 15 × 0.0964597964741293 GTQ = 1.44689694711194 GTQ
Falkland Islands Pound to Guatemalan Quetzal 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.
Guatemalan Quetzal
The Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) is the official currency of Guatemala, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Quetzal was introduced as the official currency of Guatemala in 1925, replacing the Guatemalan peso. It was named after the quetzal bird, a symbol of liberty in Guatemala, and was initially pegged to the US dollar. The currency has undergone various reforms and decimalization since its inception.
Current Use
Today, the GTQ is widely used throughout Guatemala for everyday transactions, banking, and trade. It is managed by the Bank of Guatemala and remains the country's legal tender.