Convert Japanese Yen to Saint Helena Pound
Please provide values below to convert Japanese Yen [JPY] to Saint Helena Pound [SHP], or Convert Saint Helena Pound to Japanese Yen.
How to Convert Japanese Yen to Saint Helena Pound
1 JPY = 198.340132378765 SHP
Example: convert 15 JPY to SHP:
15 JPY = 15 × 198.340132378765 SHP = 2975.10198568148 SHP
Japanese Yen to Saint Helena Pound 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.
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.