Convert Swiss Franc to Salvadoran Colón
Please provide values below to convert Swiss Franc [CHF] to Salvadoran Colón [SVC], or Convert Salvadoran Colón to Swiss Franc.
How to Convert Swiss Franc to Salvadoran Colón
1 CHF = 0.0909563692057366 SVC
Example: convert 15 CHF to SVC:
15 CHF = 15 × 0.0909563692057366 SVC = 1.36434553808605 SVC
Swiss Franc to Salvadoran Colón Conversion Table
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Swiss Franc
The Swiss Franc (CHF) is the official currency of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, used as a standard monetary unit for transactions and financial purposes.
History/Origin
The Swiss Franc was introduced in 1850, replacing various local currencies, and has since become a stable and widely recognized currency, with its value historically linked to gold until the abandonment of the gold standard in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, the Swiss Franc is used primarily in Switzerland and Liechtenstein for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is considered a major reserve currency globally.
Salvadoran Colón
The Salvadoran Colón (SVC) was the official currency of El Salvador until 2001, used as the country's monetary unit for everyday transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1892, the Salvadoran Colón replaced the peso and was used until 2001, when El Salvador adopted the United States dollar as its official currency. It was named after Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón).
Current Use
The Salvadoran Colón is no longer in circulation; it was replaced by the US dollar in 2001 and is now obsolete, with no current use in transactions.