Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Costa Rican Colón
Please provide values below to convert Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ] to Costa Rican Colón [CRC], or Convert Costa Rican Colón to Guatemalan Quetzal.
How to Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Costa Rican Colón
1 GTQ = 0.0152179171954315 CRC
Example: convert 15 GTQ to CRC:
15 GTQ = 15 × 0.0152179171954315 CRC = 0.228268757931472 CRC
Guatemalan Quetzal to Costa Rican Colón Conversion Table
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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.
Costa Rican Colón
The Costa Rican Colón (CRC) is the official currency of Costa Rica, used for everyday transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1896, the Colón replaced the Costa Rican peso and was named after Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón). It has undergone various devaluations and redesigns over the years to stabilize the economy.
Current Use
The CRC remains the official currency of Costa Rica, widely used in all economic activities, with banknotes and coins circulating throughout the country. It is also used in currency conversions and financial transactions domestically.