Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Kyrgystani Som
Please provide values below to convert Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ] to Kyrgystani Som [KGS], or Convert Kyrgystani Som to Guatemalan Quetzal.
How to Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Kyrgystani Som
1 GTQ = 0.0879146181091719 KGS
Example: convert 15 GTQ to KGS:
15 GTQ = 15 × 0.0879146181091719 KGS = 1.31871927163758 KGS
Guatemalan Quetzal to Kyrgystani Som Conversion Table
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Guatemalan Quetzal
The Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) is the official currency of Guatemala, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Quetzal was introduced as the official currency of Guatemala in 1925, replacing the Guatemalan peso. It was named after the quetzal bird, a symbol of liberty in Guatemala, and was initially pegged to the US dollar. The currency has undergone various reforms and decimalization since its inception.
Current Use
Today, the GTQ is widely used throughout Guatemala for everyday transactions, banking, and trade. It is managed by the Bank of Guatemala and remains the country's legal tender.
Kyrgystani Som
The Kyrgystani Som (KGS) is the official currency of Kyrgyzstan, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Som was introduced in 1993, replacing the Soviet ruble, as part of Kyrgyzstan's independence and economic transition to establish a national currency.
Current Use
The Kyrgystani Som is actively used in everyday transactions, banking, and financial markets within Kyrgyzstan, with ongoing efforts to stabilize and modernize its economy.