Convert Kenyan Shilling to Mauritanian Ouguiya
Please provide values below to convert Kenyan Shilling [KES] to Mauritanian Ouguiya [MRU], or Convert Mauritanian Ouguiya to Kenyan Shilling.
How to Convert Kenyan Shilling to Mauritanian Ouguiya
1 KES = 3.23216211684805 MRU
Example: convert 15 KES to MRU:
15 KES = 15 × 3.23216211684805 MRU = 48.4824317527207 MRU
Kenyan Shilling to Mauritanian Ouguiya Conversion Table
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Kenyan Shilling
The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya, used as the country's legal tender for all transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1966, replacing the East African shilling, the Kenyan Shilling has undergone various denominations and reforms to stabilize and modernize Kenya's currency system.
Current Use
The KES is widely used in Kenya for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is also accepted in some neighboring regions for cross-border commerce.
Mauritanian Ouguiya
The Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU) is the official currency of Mauritania, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Ouguiya was introduced in 1973, replacing the CFA franc at par, and has undergone various redenominations and updates since its inception to modernize the currency system.
Current Use
Today, the MRU is actively used in Mauritania for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, with coins and banknotes issued by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO).