Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Barbadian Dollar
Please provide values below to convert Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ] to Barbadian Dollar [BBD], or Convert Barbadian Dollar to Guatemalan Quetzal.
How to Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Barbadian Dollar
1 GTQ = 3.83735 BBD
Example: convert 15 GTQ to BBD:
15 GTQ = 15 × 3.83735 BBD = 57.56025 BBD
Guatemalan Quetzal to Barbadian Dollar Conversion Table
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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.
Barbadian Dollar
The Barbadian Dollar (BBD) is the official currency of Barbados, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1973, replacing the Barbadian Pound, the Barbadian Dollar was initially pegged to the British Pound and later to the US Dollar, maintaining stability through various monetary policies.
Current Use
The BBD is widely used in Barbados for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate of 2 BBD to 1 USD.