Convert British Pound Sterling to Honduran Lempira
Please provide values below to convert British Pound Sterling [GBP] to Honduran Lempira [HNL], or Convert Honduran Lempira to British Pound Sterling.
How to Convert British Pound Sterling to Honduran Lempira
1 GBP = 0.0282833223160075 HNL
Example: convert 15 GBP to HNL:
15 GBP = 15 × 0.0282833223160075 HNL = 0.424249834740112 HNL
British Pound Sterling to Honduran Lempira Conversion Table
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British Pound Sterling
The British Pound Sterling (GBP) is the official currency of the United Kingdom and its territories, used as a standard unit of monetary value.
History/Origin
The Pound Sterling is one of the oldest currencies still in use, dating back to the 8th century. It was originally a silver coin and has evolved through various forms, including the gold standard and fiat currency, becoming the UK's primary currency in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the GBP is widely used in the UK and its territories, serving as the main currency for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade. It is also a major reserve currency globally.
Honduran Lempira
The Honduran Lempira (HNL) is the official currency of Honduras, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Lempira was introduced in 1931, replacing the Honduran peso, and was named after Lempira, a 16th-century indigenous leader who resisted Spanish conquest. It has undergone various reforms and decimalization since its inception.
Current Use
The Lempira is actively used as Honduras's legal tender for everyday transactions, banking, and trade. It is managed and issued by the Central Bank of Honduras.