Convert Japanese Yen to Papua New Guinean Kina
Please provide values below to convert Japanese Yen [JPY] to Papua New Guinean Kina [PGK], or Convert Papua New Guinean Kina to Japanese Yen.
How to Convert Japanese Yen to Papua New Guinean Kina
1 JPY = 34.9648044958804 PGK
Example: convert 15 JPY to PGK:
15 JPY = 15 × 34.9648044958804 PGK = 524.472067438205 PGK
Japanese Yen to Papua New Guinean Kina 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.
Papua New Guinean Kina
The Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) is the official currency of Papua New Guinea, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1975, replacing the Australian dollar, the Kina was established to establish a national currency and promote economic independence for Papua New Guinea.
Current Use
The Kina is actively used in everyday transactions, banking, and trade within Papua New Guinea, with coins and banknotes issued by the country's central bank, the Bank of Papua New Guinea.