Convert Kenyan Shilling to Saint Helena Pound
Please provide values below to convert Kenyan Shilling [KES] to Saint Helena Pound [SHP], or Convert Saint Helena Pound to Kenyan Shilling.
How to Convert Kenyan Shilling to Saint Helena Pound
1 KES = 174.471700661894 SHP
Example: convert 15 KES to SHP:
15 KES = 15 × 174.471700661894 SHP = 2617.07550992841 SHP
Kenyan Shilling to Saint Helena Pound Conversion Table
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Kenyan Shilling
The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya, used as the country's legal tender for all transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1966, replacing the East African shilling, the Kenyan Shilling has undergone various denominations and reforms to stabilize and modernize Kenya's currency system.
Current Use
The KES is widely used in Kenya for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is also accepted in some neighboring regions for cross-border commerce.
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.