Convert South Korean Won to Guatemalan Quetzal
Please provide values below to convert South Korean Won [KRW] to Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ], or Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to South Korean Won.
How to Convert South Korean Won to Guatemalan Quetzal
1 KRW = 180.146611593939 GTQ
Example: convert 15 KRW to GTQ:
15 KRW = 15 × 180.146611593939 GTQ = 2702.19917390908 GTQ
South Korean Won to Guatemalan Quetzal Conversion Table
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South Korean Won
The South Korean Won (KRW) is the official currency of South Korea, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Won was first introduced in 1945, replacing the Korean yen. It has undergone several redenominations and reforms, with the current form established in 1962 to stabilize the economy after periods of inflation.
Current Use
Today, the South Korean Won is widely used in South Korea for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is managed by the Bank of Korea.
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.