Convert British Pound Sterling to Egyptian Pound
Please provide values below to convert British Pound Sterling [GBP] to Egyptian Pound [EGP], or Convert Egyptian Pound to British Pound Sterling.
How to Convert British Pound Sterling to Egyptian Pound
1 GBP = 0.0150834664666949 EGP
Example: convert 15 GBP to EGP:
15 GBP = 15 × 0.0150834664666949 EGP = 0.226251997000424 EGP
British Pound Sterling to Egyptian Pound Conversion Table
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British Pound Sterling
The British Pound Sterling (GBP) is the official currency of the United Kingdom and its territories, used as a standard unit of monetary value.
History/Origin
The Pound Sterling is one of the oldest currencies still in use, dating back to the 8th century. It was originally a silver coin and has evolved through various forms, including the gold standard and fiat currency, becoming the UK's primary currency in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the GBP is widely used in the UK and its territories, serving as the main currency for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade. It is also a major reserve currency globally.
Egyptian Pound
The Egyptian Pound (EGP) is the official currency of Egypt, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Egyptian Pound was introduced in 1898, replacing the Egyptian piastre, and has undergone various reforms and decimalization over the years to modernize the currency system.
Current Use
Today, the Egyptian Pound is the primary currency in Egypt, issued and regulated by the Central Bank of Egypt, and is used in everyday transactions, banking, and trade.