Convert Barbadian Dollar to São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (pre-2018)
Please provide values below to convert Barbadian Dollar [BBD] to São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (pre-2018) [STD], or Convert São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (pre-2018) to Barbadian Dollar.
How to Convert Barbadian Dollar to São Tomé And Príncipe Dobra (Pre-2018)
1 BBD = 8.97593551687925e-05 STD
Example: convert 15 BBD to STD:
15 BBD = 15 × 8.97593551687925e-05 STD = 0.00134639032753189 STD
Barbadian Dollar to São Tomé And Príncipe Dobra (Pre-2018) Conversion Table
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Barbadian Dollar
The Barbadian Dollar (BBD) is the official currency of Barbados, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1973, replacing the Barbadian Pound, the Barbadian Dollar was initially pegged to the British Pound and later to the US Dollar, maintaining stability through various monetary policies.
Current Use
The BBD is widely used in Barbados for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate of 2 BBD to 1 USD.
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.