Convert Hong Kong Dollar to Saint Helena Pound
Please provide values below to convert Hong Kong Dollar [HKD] to Saint Helena Pound [SHP], or Convert Saint Helena Pound to Hong Kong Dollar.
How to Convert Hong Kong Dollar to Saint Helena Pound
1 HKD = 10.6035391057679 SHP
Example: convert 15 HKD to SHP:
15 HKD = 15 × 10.6035391057679 SHP = 159.053086586519 SHP
Hong Kong Dollar to Saint Helena Pound 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.
Saint Helena Pound
The Saint Helena Pound (SHP) is the official currency of Saint Helena, a British Overseas Territory, and is pegged at par to the British Pound Sterling.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1961, replacing the Saint Helena Pound's predecessor, it has maintained a fixed exchange rate with the British Pound, reflecting the territory's historical and economic ties to the UK.
Current Use
The SHP is used for all local transactions on Saint Helena and is interchangeable with the British Pound Sterling, which is also accepted on the island.