Convert Salvadoran Colón to Swiss Franc
Please provide values below to convert Salvadoran Colón [SVC] to Swiss Franc [CHF], or Convert Swiss Franc to Salvadoran Colón.
How to Convert Salvadoran Colón to Swiss Franc
1 SVC = 10.9942822996603 CHF
Example: convert 15 SVC to CHF:
15 SVC = 15 × 10.9942822996603 CHF = 164.914234494905 CHF
Salvadoran Colón to Swiss Franc Conversion Table
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Salvadoran Colón
The Salvadoran Colón (SVC) was the official currency of El Salvador until 2001, used as the country's monetary unit for everyday transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1892, the Salvadoran Colón replaced the peso and was used until 2001, when El Salvador adopted the United States dollar as its official currency. It was named after Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón).
Current Use
The Salvadoran Colón is no longer in circulation; it was replaced by the US dollar in 2001 and is now obsolete, with no current use in transactions.
Swiss Franc
The Swiss Franc (CHF) is the official currency of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, used as a standard monetary unit for transactions and financial purposes.
History/Origin
The Swiss Franc was introduced in 1850, replacing various local currencies, and has since become a stable and widely recognized currency, with its value historically linked to gold until the abandonment of the gold standard in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, the Swiss Franc is used primarily in Switzerland and Liechtenstein for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is considered a major reserve currency globally.