Convert British Pound Sterling to Salvadoran Colón
Please provide values below to convert British Pound Sterling [GBP] to Salvadoran Colón [SVC], or Convert Salvadoran Colón to British Pound Sterling.
How to Convert British Pound Sterling to Salvadoran Colón
1 GBP = 0.0846973260612482 SVC
Example: convert 15 GBP to SVC:
15 GBP = 15 × 0.0846973260612482 SVC = 1.27045989091872 SVC
British Pound Sterling to Salvadoran Colón 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.
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.