Convert British Pound Sterling to Romanian Leu
Please provide values below to convert British Pound Sterling [GBP] to Romanian Leu [RON], or Convert Romanian Leu to British Pound Sterling.
How to Convert British Pound Sterling to Romanian Leu
1 GBP = 0.170804873546243 RON
Example: convert 15 GBP to RON:
15 GBP = 15 × 0.170804873546243 RON = 2.56207310319365 RON
British Pound Sterling to Romanian Leu 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.
Romanian Leu
The Romanian Leu (RON) is the official currency of Romania, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Leu was first introduced in 1867, replaced by the Romanian Leu in 1952 after a currency reform, and has undergone several redenominations, with the current form established in 2005 to stabilize the economy.
Current Use
The RON is actively used as Romania's primary currency for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, with coins and banknotes issued by the National Bank of Romania.