Convert Kyrgystani Som to Guatemalan Quetzal
Please provide values below to convert Kyrgystani Som [KGS] to Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ], or Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Kyrgystani Som.
How to Convert Kyrgystani Som to Guatemalan Quetzal
1 KGS = 11.3746726256401 GTQ
Example: convert 15 KGS to GTQ:
15 KGS = 15 × 11.3746726256401 GTQ = 170.620089384601 GTQ
Kyrgystani Som to Guatemalan Quetzal Conversion Table
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Kyrgystani Som
The Kyrgystani Som (KGS) is the official currency of Kyrgyzstan, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Som was introduced in 1993, replacing the Soviet ruble, as part of Kyrgyzstan's independence and economic transition to establish a national currency.
Current Use
The Kyrgystani Som is actively used in everyday transactions, banking, and financial markets within Kyrgyzstan, with ongoing efforts to stabilize and modernize its economy.
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.