Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Macanese Pataca
Please provide values below to convert Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ] to Macanese Pataca [MOP], or Convert Macanese Pataca to Guatemalan Quetzal.
How to Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Macanese Pataca
1 GTQ = 0.949181260512516 MOP
Example: convert 15 GTQ to MOP:
15 GTQ = 15 × 0.949181260512516 MOP = 14.2377189076877 MOP
Guatemalan Quetzal to Macanese Pataca 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.
Macanese Pataca
The Macanese Pataca (MOP) is the official currency of Macau, used for everyday transactions and financial dealings within the region.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1999, the Pataca replaced the Macau pataca, and has since been pegged to the Hong Kong dollar at a fixed rate, reflecting Macau's economic ties with Hong Kong and China.
Current Use
The Pataca remains the primary currency in Macau, widely used for commerce, banking, and tourism-related transactions.