Convert Saint Helena Pound to Botswanan Pula
Please provide values below to convert Saint Helena Pound [SHP] to Botswanan Pula [BWP], or Convert Botswanan Pula to Saint Helena Pound.
How to Convert Saint Helena Pound to Botswanan Pula
1 SHP = 0.0528170772600472 BWP
Example: convert 15 SHP to BWP:
15 SHP = 15 × 0.0528170772600472 BWP = 0.792256158900708 BWP
Saint Helena Pound to Botswanan Pula Conversion Table
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Saint Helena Pound
The Saint Helena Pound (SHP) is the official currency of Saint Helena, a British Overseas Territory, and is pegged at par to the British Pound Sterling.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1961, replacing the Saint Helena Pound's predecessor, it has maintained a fixed exchange rate with the British Pound, reflecting the territory's historical and economic ties to the UK.
Current Use
The SHP is used for all local transactions on Saint Helena and is interchangeable with the British Pound Sterling, which is also accepted on the island.
Botswanan Pula
The Botswana Pula (BWP) is the official currency of Botswana, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1976, the Pula replaced the South African Rand at par, symbolizing a new era of economic independence for Botswana.
Current Use
The Pula is widely used in Botswana for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is also accepted in some neighboring regions.