Convert Saint Helena Pound to Ghanaian Cedi
Please provide values below to convert Saint Helena Pound [SHP] to Ghanaian Cedi [GHS], or Convert Ghanaian Cedi to Saint Helena Pound.
How to Convert Saint Helena Pound to Ghanaian Cedi
1 SHP = 0.0680560407435327 GHS
Example: convert 15 SHP to GHS:
15 SHP = 15 × 0.0680560407435327 GHS = 1.02084061115299 GHS
Saint Helena Pound to Ghanaian Cedi 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.
Ghanaian Cedi
The Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) is the official currency of Ghana, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Cedi was introduced in 1965, replacing the Ghanaian Pound. It has undergone several redenominations, with the current decimalized form adopted in 2007 to facilitate easier transactions.
Current Use
Today, the GHS is widely used across Ghana for everyday purchases, banking, and financial transactions, and is actively traded in foreign exchange markets.