Convert Japanese Yen to Sri Lankan Rupee
Please provide values below to convert Japanese Yen [JPY] to Sri Lankan Rupee [LKR], or Convert Sri Lankan Rupee to Japanese Yen.
How to Convert Japanese Yen to Sri Lankan Rupee
1 JPY = 0.486941272371159 LKR
Example: convert 15 JPY to LKR:
15 JPY = 15 × 0.486941272371159 LKR = 7.30411908556738 LKR
Japanese Yen to Sri Lankan Rupee Conversion Table
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Japanese Yen
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is the official currency of Japan, used as the country's primary medium of exchange.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1871 during the Meiji Restoration, the Yen replaced the previous complex monetary system and has undergone various reforms, including decimalization in 1954, to modernize Japan's currency system.
Current Use
The Yen is widely used in Japan for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is one of the most traded currencies globally.
Sri Lankan Rupee
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) is the official currency of Sri Lanka, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Sri Lankan Rupee was introduced in 1872 during British colonial rule, replacing the Indian Rupee. It has undergone various changes and decimalization over the years, with the current form established in 1978.
Current Use
Today, the LKR is the legal tender in Sri Lanka, used in everyday transactions, banking, and trade. It is managed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and is actively traded in foreign exchange markets.