Convert Saint Helena Pound to Kenyan Shilling
Please provide values below to convert Saint Helena Pound [SHP] to Kenyan Shilling [KES], or Convert Kenyan Shilling to Saint Helena Pound.
How to Convert Saint Helena Pound to Kenyan Shilling
1 SHP = 0.00573158853961013 KES
Example: convert 15 SHP to KES:
15 SHP = 15 × 0.00573158853961013 KES = 0.085973828094152 KES
Saint Helena Pound to Kenyan Shilling Conversion Table
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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.
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.