Convert Kenyan Shilling to Japanese Yen
Please provide values below to convert Kenyan Shilling [KES] to Japanese Yen [JPY], or Convert Japanese Yen to Kenyan Shilling.
How to Convert Kenyan Shilling to Japanese Yen
1 KES = 0.879659091528231 JPY
Example: convert 15 KES to JPY:
15 KES = 15 × 0.879659091528231 JPY = 13.1948863729235 JPY
Kenyan Shilling to Japanese Yen Conversion Table
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Kenyan Shilling
The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya, used as the country's legal tender for all transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1966, replacing the East African shilling, the Kenyan Shilling has undergone various denominations and reforms to stabilize and modernize Kenya's currency system.
Current Use
The KES is widely used in Kenya for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is also accepted in some neighboring regions for cross-border commerce.
Japanese Yen
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is the official currency of Japan, used as the country's primary medium of exchange.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1871 during the Meiji Restoration, the Yen replaced the previous complex monetary system and has undergone various reforms, including decimalization in 1954, to modernize Japan's currency system.
Current Use
The Yen is widely used in Japan for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is one of the most traded currencies globally.