Convert Hong Kong Dollar to Guatemalan Quetzal
Please provide values below to convert Hong Kong Dollar [HKD] to Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ], or Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Hong Kong Dollar.
How to Convert Hong Kong Dollar to Guatemalan Quetzal
1 HKD = 1.02281522404785 GTQ
Example: convert 15 HKD to GTQ:
15 HKD = 15 × 1.02281522404785 GTQ = 15.3422283607177 GTQ
Hong Kong Dollar to Guatemalan Quetzal Conversion Table
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Hong Kong Dollar
The Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) is the official currency of Hong Kong, issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and used for daily transactions and financial activities in Hong Kong.
History/Origin
The Hong Kong Dollar was introduced in 1935, replacing the Hong Kong British Pound, and has since evolved through various monetary arrangements, including pegging to the US Dollar since 1983 to stabilize the currency.
Current Use
Today, the HKD is widely used in Hong Kong for all forms of commerce, banking, and international trade, and is one of the most traded currencies in the world.
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.