Convert Kenyan Shilling to Turkish Lira
Please provide values below to convert Kenyan Shilling [KES] to Turkish Lira [TRY], or Convert Turkish Lira to Kenyan Shilling.
How to Convert Kenyan Shilling to Turkish Lira
1 KES = 3.19384679295858 TRY
Example: convert 15 KES to TRY:
15 KES = 15 × 3.19384679295858 TRY = 47.9077018943787 TRY
Kenyan Shilling to Turkish Lira 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.
Turkish Lira
The Turkish Lira (TRY) is the official currency of Turkey, used for everyday transactions and financial exchanges within the country.
History/Origin
The Turkish Lira was first introduced in 1923, replacing the Ottoman lira. It has undergone several revaluations and reforms, including the introduction of the New Turkish Lira in 2005 to address inflation and currency stability issues.
Current Use
Today, the Turkish Lira is the primary currency used in Turkey for all economic activities. It is also accepted in some regions of Northern Cyprus and is used in financial markets and banking transactions across the country.