Convert Kenyan Shilling to Somali Shilling
Please provide values below to convert Kenyan Shilling [KES] to Somali Shilling [SOS], or Convert Somali Shilling to Kenyan Shilling.
How to Convert Kenyan Shilling to Somali Shilling
1 KES = 0.226028087657908 SOS
Example: convert 15 KES to SOS:
15 KES = 15 × 0.226028087657908 SOS = 3.39042131486862 SOS
Kenyan Shilling to Somali Shilling 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.
Somali Shilling
The Somali Shilling (SOS) is the official currency of Somalia, used for everyday transactions and monetary exchanges within the country.
History/Origin
The Somali Shilling was introduced in 1962, replacing the Somali Somali shilling, and has undergone various reforms and devaluations due to economic challenges and civil unrest over the decades.
Current Use
Today, the Somali Shilling remains the official currency of Somalia, used in cash transactions, with banknotes and coins issued by the Central Bank of Somalia. It is also used in some neighboring regions and for remittances.