Convert Hong Kong Dollar to Costa Rican Colón
Please provide values below to convert Hong Kong Dollar [HKD] to Costa Rican Colón [CRC], or Convert Costa Rican Colón to Hong Kong Dollar.
How to Convert Hong Kong Dollar to Costa Rican Colón
1 HKD = 0.0155651173857868 CRC
Example: convert 15 HKD to CRC:
15 HKD = 15 × 0.0155651173857868 CRC = 0.233476760786802 CRC
Hong Kong Dollar to Costa Rican Colón Conversion Table
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Hong Kong Dollar
The Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) is the official currency of Hong Kong, issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and used for daily transactions and financial activities in Hong Kong.
History/Origin
The Hong Kong Dollar was introduced in 1935, replacing the Hong Kong British Pound, and has since evolved through various monetary arrangements, including pegging to the US Dollar since 1983 to stabilize the currency.
Current Use
Today, the HKD is widely used in Hong Kong for all forms of commerce, banking, and international trade, and is one of the most traded currencies in the world.
Costa Rican Colón
The Costa Rican Colón (CRC) is the official currency of Costa Rica, used for everyday transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1896, the Colón replaced the Costa Rican peso and was named after Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón). It has undergone various devaluations and redesigns over the years to stabilize the economy.
Current Use
The CRC remains the official currency of Costa Rica, widely used in all economic activities, with banknotes and coins circulating throughout the country. It is also used in currency conversions and financial transactions domestically.