Convert Sri Lankan Rupee to São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (pre-2018)
Please provide values below to convert Sri Lankan Rupee [LKR] to São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (pre-2018) [STD], or Convert São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (pre-2018) to Sri Lankan Rupee.
How to Convert Sri Lankan Rupee to São Tomé And Príncipe Dobra (Pre-2018)
1 LKR = 0.0135329192435082 STD
Example: convert 15 LKR to STD:
15 LKR = 15 × 0.0135329192435082 STD = 0.202993788652622 STD
Sri Lankan Rupee to São Tomé And Príncipe Dobra (Pre-2018) Conversion Table
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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.
São Tomé And Príncipe Dobra (Pre-2018)
The São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD) was the official currency of São Tomé and Príncipe before 2018, used for everyday transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Dobra was introduced in 1977, replacing the Portuguese escudo after independence. It was subdivided into 100 cêntimos. The currency underwent various inflationary pressures and was replaced in 2018 by the new Dobra (STN) at a rate of 1 new Dobra = 1000 old Dobras.
Current Use
The STD is no longer in use since 2018; the country now uses the new São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STN). The old STD notes are considered obsolete and are primarily of historical interest.