Convert Saint Helena Pound to São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (pre-2018)
Please provide values below to convert Saint Helena Pound [SHP] to São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (pre-2018) [STD], or Convert São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (pre-2018) to Saint Helena Pound.
How to Convert Saint Helena Pound to São Tomé And Príncipe Dobra (Pre-2018)
1 SHP = 3.32244253157285e-05 STD
Example: convert 15 SHP to STD:
15 SHP = 15 × 3.32244253157285e-05 STD = 0.000498366379735928 STD
Saint Helena Pound to São Tomé And Príncipe Dobra (Pre-2018) 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.
São Tomé And Príncipe Dobra (Pre-2018)
The São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD) was the official currency of São Tomé and Príncipe before 2018, used for everyday transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Dobra was introduced in 1977, replacing the Portuguese escudo after independence. It was subdivided into 100 cêntimos. The currency underwent various inflationary pressures and was replaced in 2018 by the new Dobra (STN) at a rate of 1 new Dobra = 1000 old Dobras.
Current Use
The STD is no longer in use since 2018; the country now uses the new São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STN). The old STD notes are considered obsolete and are primarily of historical interest.