Convert Gibraltar Pound to Guernsey Pound
Please provide values below to convert Gibraltar Pound [GIP] to Guernsey Pound [GGP], or Convert Guernsey Pound to Gibraltar Pound.
How to Convert Gibraltar Pound to Guernsey Pound
1 GIP = 1 GGP
Example: convert 15 GIP to GGP:
15 GIP = 15 × 1 GGP = 15 GGP
Gibraltar Pound to Guernsey Pound Conversion Table
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Gibraltar Pound
The Gibraltar Pound (GIP) is the official currency of Gibraltar, pegged at par to the British Pound Sterling and used alongside it locally.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1934, the Gibraltar Pound replaced the Gibraltar Pound issued during the British colonial period. It has maintained a fixed exchange rate with the British Pound since its inception, with coins and banknotes issued specifically for Gibraltar.
Current Use
The Gibraltar Pound is widely used in Gibraltar for everyday transactions, alongside the British Pound Sterling. It is accepted locally and is also used in some border areas of Spain, with coins and banknotes issued by the Government of Gibraltar.
Guernsey Pound
The Guernsey Pound (GGP) is the official currency of Guernsey, a British Crown dependency, and is pegged at par to the British Pound Sterling.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1921, the Guernsey Pound has been used locally alongside the British Pound, with both currencies circulating freely and at equal value, reflecting Guernsey's status as a self-governing dependency.
Current Use
The GGP is used for everyday transactions within Guernsey and is accepted alongside the British Pound, with coins and banknotes issued specifically for Guernsey by the local authorities.